A weekend in Iceland

Iceland is a wonderful quirky country with friendly locals. You can travel to Iceland all year with November to March being popular for the snow and Northern Lights shows whilst May to August is popular for Iceland’s incredible scenery, walks and Midnight Sun which peaks in June. If you are looking for spectacular landscapes paired […]
Visiting Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a sombre attraction visited by many but my personal highlight was a walking tour along a single track railway line where the trains pass within one metre of the houses’ front doors and children play happily on the track. It was fascinating to see how the locals live and […]
Krakow – A Stunning City

I initially chose Krakow for its history and its cultural richness. I had previously visited several other Eastern European cities and enjoyed exploring their quaint streets and admiring the beautiful buildings. Krakow is no exception but it has so many hidden gems that one visit may not be enough. The famous Rynek Market Square is […]
China Highlights

In November 2018, I spent a week in China brushing up on my knowledge of this enormous but endlessly fascinating country. I stayed in two cities – Beijing and Xian, and from these bases, visited some amazing attractions. From Beijing: Tiananmen Square – one of the largest public squares in the world which is said to […]
Canada in the Winter

Having just returned from an amazing visit to the Canadian Rockies, I felt I had to share the experience before we put Winter behind us and turn our faces to the sunshine. The Canadian Rockies in Winter is a spectacular sight – frozen lakes, crisp white snow and cosy log fires make it an ideal […]
Must See In Asia

Asia is truly an unforgettable destination – with its buzzing cities that never sleep, colourful food, dynamic culture, tropical beaches, historical ruins and opulent architecture, there’s so much to see and explore in this part of the world. Here’s our bucket list of the 5 must-see destinations on this continent… Halong Bay, Vietnam These sparkling […]
48 Hours in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is often visited as the start or end to a holiday or even a stopover break on a long haul flight. A typical stopover time would be two or three nights so if, like me, you only have a short time in the city, then good planning is essential. Whilst you can certainly […]