Traditional British Fare in a Traditional Setting at Rules Restaurant – London’s Oldest Dining Establishment If someone asks me where in London they can try the kind of food I grew up eating, then Rules restaurant comes top of the list. Brought up in the country, where my dad was the family doctor for a […]
Copenhagen for Art Lovers
What to see and where to go Copenhagen boasts a multitude of museums and galleries that will thrill art lovers visiting the city. From large state museums to smaller private collections, bijoux contemporary exhibitions to a knockout subterranean gallery, the city is packed with exciting art. Make time too for a day trip to one […]
Bertrand’s Townhouse
New boutique hotel in Bloomsbury If you are looking for a boutique hotel bolthole in central London, look no further. Bertrand’s Townhouse is a 4-star, 43-room hotel around the corner from the British Museum. It opened in mid-December 2025 following an extensive refurbishment, replacing a hotel that had previously operated in the building. Being Grade […]
Pastéis de Nata – The Iconic Portuguese Sweet Custard Tart
Four Places to Try Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon The Story of Pastéis de Nata The use of egg whites to starch religious garments in the early eighteenth century was the catalyst for what is now one of Portugal’s most famous dishes. That practice led to a surplus of egg yolks, and to avoid […]
Durham City Lumiere
Lumiere – Shining a light on Durham The historic city of Durham in north-east England deserves a place on any shortlist of UK destinations for a weekend break or for an extended holiday. Set in County Durham and a short distance from Newcastle, the city is easily reached by train from King’s Cross in a […]
A Temple to the Humble Mud Crab: Dining at Colombo’s Ministry of Crab
Step inside Colombo’s Ministry of Crab, where Chef Dharshan Munidasa transforms Sri Lanka’s famed mud crab into a work of art. Housed in the beautifully restored Old Dutch Hospital, this restaurant celebrates precision, flavour and the island’s rich culinary heritage.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sri Lanka
A Day with Giants: Visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Few sights in Sri Lanka are as captivating as a herd of elephants making their slow, majestic way to water. As I travelled around the island, I spent time in Rambukkana, just a short journey from the renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where Sri Lanka’s deep reverence for […]
Sicily’s Beating Heart, Palermo.
Few travel moments rival that first encounter with a new city — the instant when its sounds, scents and pulse begin to unfold. Palermo, I soon discovered, makes that moment unforgettable. A short flight from London brings you to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, from where the drive into the city takes about 20 minutes. Palermo is a lively, historic and unapologetically gritty metropolis that seems to be in constant motion.
Discover Sweden’s Divine Dalarna
Take a train from Stockholm’s central station and within an easy two and a half hours’ journey time, you’ll arrive in Sweden’s heartland, Dalarna (The Dales). Stretching from Avesta in the south to the Norwegian border, 350 kilometres north, this beautiful region offers the opportunity to discover the essence of Sweden and the source of much of the country’s global appeal.
Kynren: The Must-See Live Show in the Heart of County Durham
Kynren, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is an epic outdoor spectacular that brings two thousand years of British history to life with jaw-dropping scale and theatrical flair. It’s the kind of immersive experience that anchors a weekend escape – pair it with a visit to the majestic Raby Castle, the thought-provoking Bowes Museum, and the ever-evolving Auckland Project, and you’ve got a mini-break steeped in culture, story, and soul.