Alexandria, Virginia is situated just 7 miles south of Washington, DC. But when you explore Old Town Alexandria you will see such a contrast, far removed from the more modern metropolis of the nation’s capital….
San Sebastián – or Donostia, to use its Basque name – may well be the best place to eat in Spain. It is a bold statement, yet I may go a step further and suggest…
Steep Hill and The Strait are two cobbled streets in the City of Lincoln that lead into each other. Together they connect the old Lincoln Cathedral and Castle area at the top with the town…
From the moment you witness the wondrous Wasatch Range, Park City captivates and enthralls the adventurous spirits. Situated 32 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Park City is primarily known as a winter wonderland, but travelers…
I fell in love with Firenze, or as we say, Florence, for a reason I can’t quite put my finger on. Was it the Renaissance art and beautiful architecture within the ancient walls? Could it…
Recently, I spent the evening walking around London to see the Christmas lights. Here’s a photo tour for anyone who isn’t able to or doesn’t want to do the same, but would still like to…
Back in May this year I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to this stunning part of Sicily with my mother. We were on one of our breaks away again and staying in the…
The City of Durham has become a regular place to visit for me over the last few years. As I travel and talk to people, you hear of people going on city breaks to all…
I was recently fortunate to spend a long weekend away in Amsterdam with my lovely daughter. Before we went my daughter was struggling with anxiety about the trip, but after conversations and lots of reassurance…
I rarely go to a city that I could see myself living in, but Lisbon is one of them. New York is the other… We went for a sun-soaked four-day break last June with our…
If you were asked to describe a ‘modern city’ then you would not be too far wide of the mark if you said, ‘a bit like Singapore’. Singapore is a very modern city; culturally diverse,…
Norway had been on my to do list for quite a while. It has all the things that I like in a holiday; big mountains, great hiking, and wild country but also charming towns and…