Our winter weekend on the Gower in Wales – Langland and Caswell Bay
The Gower peninsula is the part of South Wales that looks like the lower jaw of the Welsh wolf’s head on the map. It was …
Activities
Favourite Fika spots in Gothenburg for your coffee fix
One thing you’ll learn pretty quickly when you arrive in Gothenburg is that the Swedes are big coffee drinkers. They even have a word for …
Heavenly seafood at the Feskekörka – Restaurant Gabriel in Gothenburg
As we approach the Feskekörka or Fish Church, overlooking the Rosenlund Canal, we can see how it got its name. The brick building that houses …
The Best Places To Eat In Norrebro, Copenhagen
Sometimes there’s a fine line between a neighbourhood that’s trendy and up and coming or slightly dodgy and worth keeping your wits about you. Norrebro in Copenhagen …
Gothenburg food – seven Swedish foods to try
Gothenburg has a well deserved reputation as a gourmet destination. You’ll find everything from wonderful seafood and traditional Swedish dishes to cosy cafes to sip …
Where to find the best tapas in Barcelona
Few things are as synonymous with Spanish culture as tapas, and we’re here to help you discover the best tapas in Barcelona. The origins of …
Hotel Elite Plaza in Gothenburg Review- luxury hotel
On the roof of the Hotel Elite Plaza in Gothenburg sits the statue of Mother Svea, the warrior princess who personifies the Swedish nation, with …
Ibsens Hotel Copenhagen Review- boutique hotel in Nansensgade
When they renovated the Ibsens hotel Copenhagen, the bit they didn’t change was the iconic red neon Hotel sign and that just about sums it …
Religious art at the Zakynthos Museum, in Zante town Greece
The Zakynthos Museum in Zante town houses religious artworks that were recovered from churches in Zakynthos after the earthquake. In 1953 a terrible earthquake struck …
The White Horse Inn on Lake Wolfgang, Austria – a charming luxury inn
“You know the water in the lake is drinking quality?” I was told by my new friend Wolfgang, as he pressed me to drink another …
The mountain clothing you’ll need for trekking the Tour de Mont Blanc
Forgive me if you’re a seasoned long distance walker who already has all the gear to set off on a mountain trek like the Tour …