Tequila tasting and a perfect Margarita – Texas style
If you drive a few hours south from the Texas Hill Country you hit the border with Mexico where the town of Tequila in the …
Activities
Walking the South Downs Way near Winchester
The South Downs Way offers white chalk cliffs at one end and leafy lanes at the other. The long distance trail meanders through Southern England, …
Scarecrows for the Jubilee on Sark
Cycling around the Channel Island of Sark last weekend I spotted a number of Royals dressed up as scarecrows. They were part of the Scarecrow …
On the Jane Austen trail – in Chawton and Winchester
If you’re a fan of Jane Austen’s novels, many of which have been adapted for TV or film, you’ll be fascinated to discover the connections …
Picosa Ranch – a luxury ranch with a slice of Texas history
Hunting and history may seem unlikely partners, but they go hand in hand at Picosa Ranch in Texas. The ranch is the former family home …
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk – boutique hotel in San Antonio, USA
Hotel Valencia rises from the San Antonio Riverwalk with a shades-of-ochre facade that is distinctly Mediterranean rather than North American. This luxury San Antonio hotel …
Houston we have a problem! – At the Space Center Houston
The year was 1969 as I sat sleepy-eyed on my parents’ bed, watching the flickering black and white TV image of the first man to …
Food in Toulouse France – 5 Rustic dishes you simply must try
With its rich culinary history, France is the perfect destination for foodies and Toulouse is most certainly no exception to this. Come on holiday and …
The best of the best Piazzas in Rome
Imagine it’s a hot Roman summer’s day, you’ve spent the morning exploring ancient ruins, museums and art, and let’s face it, as beautiful as it …
Walking on the Tour de Mont Blanc – Podcast
In this travel podcast (No 21 in my podcast series) I’m walking the Tour de Mont Blanc with my friend Julia. The TMB, as it’s …
Belgian Trappist Beer and food – where to try it
For all the lovers of beer (and food), Belgium is an unavoidable choice when traveling for pleasure. Situated in-between France, Netherlands and Germany, the country …