The Wye Valley – what to see, where to eat and stay on your picturesque Wye Tour
The River Wye seems to epitomise our idea of the picturesque. It meanders past castles set high on the clifftop and loops around lush meadows …
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A day out in the Newport Wetlands – walking and birdwatching in south Wales
The saltwater lagoons made a sheet of rippling silver, the fringe of brown reeds gently stirring and waterfowl dotted across the surface, an occasional flock …
Roman Caerleon in South Wales – Roman Baths, Museum, Amphitheatre and more!
You’ve visited the Colosseum in Rome, now it’s time to discover Roman Caerleon in south Wales! The Roman Baths and Museum in Caerleon may be …
A guide to walking the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Newport, Wales
Living in Bristol I’m lucky to have access to the fantastic countryside of South Wales, which has become even more accessible now that the Severn …
Edinburgh in winter – 15 things to do in Edinburgh for culture lovers
Edinburgh is a fantastic city break destination at any time of year. The guidebooks often tell you to visit in summer for the Edinburgh Fringe …
Things to do in the Cotswolds in winter – our romantic short break
The Cotswolds in winter show a different face of England, with fresh air and countryside walks, gardens that are full of spring promise and cosy …
Trying an alternative car hire at Bristol Airport with Car and Away
How many times have you spent a day out near home and enjoyed it so much that you wonder, “Why go on holiday, when there’s …
10 fun things to do in the Forest of Dean
Imagine yourself following a winding, woodland path in the Forest of Dean. The rocks are dripping with moss, the branches tangled overhead. Or coming across …
16 fun things to do in South Wales – in The Valleys
Walking along the hillside, I drank in the landscape that gave little clue of the coal mines that once covered The Valleys of South Wales. …
10 Things to do in Cheltenham in just one day
Cheltenham is well known for horse racing, but this gateway to the Cotswolds is also a spa town, a festival town and has some of …
Richmond Harbour Hotel – a boutique hotel near London
If you are visiting London but want to escape the traffic and crowds, allow me to introduce you to leafy, riverside Richmond-upon-Thames. The well-heeled residents …