One of my all time favourite desserts is Baklava and the best I have ever tasted was in Fiskardo, Kefalonia (although my parents who recently visited still say mine is better and so I will take that!). Mine is a combination of a traditional Greek recipe and Lorraine Pascal’s baklava recipe. Give it a whirl and share your […]
Cycle the Camino de Santiago
This 500 mile route stretching through the north of Spain has been witness to thousands of pilgrims each making their way to Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral, the final restring place of St James. The pilgrimage is believed by some to be one of three pilgrimages for which the sins of the pilgrim will be forgiven. […]
10 things to do in New York this winter!
Stop for drinks on the 8th floor of The Marriott Hotel in Times Square. It’s not very expensive when you consider its location and the view you get of Times Square. Catch the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City with the Rockettes from November. For all Scrooges out there, be warned! It’s very happy and Christmassy […]
Iceland: Your 5 Night Winter Getaway
Day 1 It’s an early start! Depart the UK on an early flight and arrive in Iceland in time for lunch. As you venture outside for the first time, the place feels grey and almost of another time. It’s cold, quiet and eerie but very intriguing. You can buy your return bus ticket into town in advance or […]
The Famous Five
The Cinque Terre walk (Italy) can be completed within a day. The route takes in the 5 pretty villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and finally Riomaggiore. Taking some time to stop in each, the route is likely to take about 7 hours (5 hours walking and 2 hours for sight seeing and refuelling. You […]
Milford Sound
Believed to have been discovered more than a 1,000 years ago by Maori, Milford Sound is New Zealand’s wettest inhabited place and one of the most known and beautiful fiords. Despite its popularity, it is still a wonderfully calm place to visit. The Sound actually received its name from John Grono, the first European settler […]
Canadian Rail Journeys
Canada has a lot of ground to cover and is fortunate that the distances bring stunning views and varying scenery. A train journey across the land is the perfect way to visit a number of places without missing out on the hidden beauty. There are so many rail journeys that you could take but we […]
Magical Montreal
The Canadian city of Montreal is like no other. It’s a unique melting pot of European style architecture, dramatic temperature extremes (spanning -30c to + 30c), a feisty and vibrant political scene, an even more vibrant nightlife scene and a cherished French language and cuisine. Not to mention some inherently Canadian traits like the city’s […]
Walking the Isle of Man
When you think of the Isle of Man, what most likely comes to mind is preconceived ideas of motorcycle racing, cats with no tails and a tax haven for the wealthy. But what you may not realise is that it’s something of a walker’s delight as well. Located slap bang in the middle of the […]
10 Things to do in Tenerife
1. Farmers Market Visit the Agromercado in Adeje. This is a farmers market where locals do their shopping. When we visited, we were the only British voices there and so it’s a great way to test your Spanish! However, if your Spanish is limited please do not be put off. We were self catering and […]
