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Honest travel reviews and all the lowdown on accommodation, theme parks, attractions, places to eat, destinations for when you’re travelling alone or with family.

travel-lowdown-familyMeet the Team

Hi, I’m Richard Webber, professional journalist, husband and father. Along with my wife, Paula, and children, Hollie and Peter, we travel to places around the world and review them here on Travel Lowdown.

I’ve been a journalist for around 20 years, writing for – among others – the Daily/Sunday Express, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, Woman’s Weekly, Woman’s Own, Woman and a host of other national publications. I’ve also written several books, including the popular Best Walks on Exmoor.

One aspect of journalism I particularly enjoy is travel writing. But it’s not just me who enjoys travelling and exploring new places, the whole family does, and many of our adventures are documented on this site.

Travellowdown has something for everyone. But being parents of two children, many of the reviews are family-orientated. We want to show that travelling with kids, whether they’re infants or teenagers, can be a fun-filled experience.

Latest Articles & Reviews

  • Terrace, Saunton Sands Hotel
Saunton Sands Hotel – North Devon

Perched high above a seemingly never-ending stretch of golden sand on the rocky North Devon coast sits a gem of a hotel. Paula and I were fortunate to experience three nights at the Saunton Sands Hotel and would return like a shot, so impressed were we with every aspect of our stay. As the Saunton Sands’ glossy brochure states, this is “the hotel with everything” and no truer words were written.

  • One of 6 things to do in Wroclaw, Poland
WROCLAW – The City of Quirky Sculptures

Recently, we enjoyed a short break in Wroclaw and, wow, what a city! Situated on the Oder River in western Poland, it boasts, among other attractions, a fab Market Square edged by elegant, colourful townhouses, restaurants and cafes, the country’s second oldest botanical garden and myriad bridges. In fact, with over 100 bridges it’s no wonder Wroclaw is nicknamed “The Venice of Poland”.

  • Wroclaw Market Square
WROCLAW – 6 Must Dos

This beautiful city in western Poland is an ideal destination for a city break, as we at Travellowdown discovered a few months ago. The country’s fourth largest city has lots of things to do [...]

DELICIOUS WINES FROM by AMAZON

With Christmas upon us, relaxing with a sumptuous red wine or, for that matter, a refreshing white is the perfect tipple for the festive period. But, to be honest, delicious wine is welcome any [...]

Latest Reviews

WROCLAW – The City of Quirky Sculptures

Recently, we enjoyed a short break in Wroclaw and, wow, what a city! Situated on the Oder River in western Poland, it boasts, among other attractions, a fab Market Square edged by elegant, colourful townhouses, restaurants and cafes, the country’s second oldest botanical garden and myriad bridges. In fact, with over 100 bridges it’s no wonder Wroclaw is nicknamed “The Venice of Poland”.

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Exmoor - Best walks - book by Richard Webber

This book features detailed descriptions and illustrations for 30 exceptional Exmoor walks, ranging from family-friendly short routes to challenging treks for seasoned hikers.

Exmoor - 40 favourite walks by Richard Webber

Explore the landscape with this guide’s 40 walks, taking advantage of over 1000km of public rights of way and connecting with many long-distance trails. This collection caters to all walking styles.

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