Notre-Dame in Paris – photos before the fire
Built at the very heart of Paris, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame never seemed to be far away on our recent weekend in Paris. If I’m …
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The best Zante boat trips – on the Greek island of Zakynthos
Are you a secret pirate or a nature loving mermaid? If you take one of the Zakynthos boat trips that are a favourite with visitors …
25 delicious food tips in Paris – from top bloggers and Paris locals
I must admit that I love to eat so it’s fortunate that I’m heading for Paris this weekend where food is taken very, very seriously. …
Culture and clubbing – my 18 year old daughter hits the town in Budapest
In this article, my daughter shares some of the things she enjoyed on a short break to Budapest, seen through the eyes of an 18 …
9 things to see in Rotterdam for Princess cruise visitors
We only had one day in Rotterdam when we visited on a cruise, but managed to pack in plenty of cool things to do in …
Enjoy your Princess cruise without piling on the pounds
Food, glorious food, is one of the pleasures of taking a cruise like the 4 day European Sampler cruise I enjoyed recently with Princess Cruises; …
More than Moussaka – some delicious Greek dishes to try
Even though your holiday in Greece may seem a long way off, you can still dream of hot summer days and long, lazy lunches by …
Wild Wicklow Tour from Dublin – Irish tales and 50 shades of green
We’d barely left the hotel on our Wild Wicklow coach tour, driving past Georgian terraces and brightly coloured front doors, when the stories started to …
A travel guide to the Costa Blanca: plenty to see at any time of year
People have been hopping on planes to the Costa Blanca for decades now. This beautiful stretch of Mediterranean coastline, offers holiday-makers the chance to relax …
Tour de Mont Blanc – Day 12, 13 & 14 – Chapieux to Les Houches
Our final stage of the Tour de Mont Blanc took us over high mountain passes, with panoramic views of the peaks and valleys surrounding us. …
Using my Leki walking poles on the Tour de Mont Blanc
When my friend Julia and I started walking the Tour de Mont Blanc three years ago, we weren’t convinced that we needed walking poles at …