Travel Destinations in the UK & Around the World
Here you can browse and read all my articles, reviews and info on places to visit in the UK & around the world.
Firsthand opinions and advice from our own travels.
Madeira
Madeira has been attracting British holidaymakers for decades and it’s easy to see why. Take the weather: after one of the UK’s worst summers on record, I was in need [...]
Faja dos Padres – Madeira
Although Madeira, save Funchal during the rush-hour, is an oasis of calm and tranquillity, there is a little spot on the southern coastline which is, believe it or not, even [...]
Brighton
Having visited Brighton only once before – and that was years ago – I enjoyed arriving with my family free of any preconceived views and opinions on what to expect [...]
Staffordshire
I’ll be honest and admit that my memories of Staffordshire before a recent visit weren’t the best. I’m a regular visitor to the Lake District which means travelling up the [...]
Nottinghamshire
My recent visit to Nottinghamshire was memorable for many reasons, not least because it introduced me to the world of Segways! For the uninitiated, they’re two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicles [...]
Stratford-upon-Avon
[nggallery id=81 template="sliderview"] Exploring Shakespeare Country Quite rightly, Stratford lures visitors through its links with the Bard, who was born and brought up in the Warwickshire town. But beyond its literary [...]
Norwich, The Broads and Coast
VisitNorwich’s informative website states that the city is “steeped in atmosphere and peppered with unique architectural treasures”. Well, I visited the ancient city with my family and can confirm that [...]
Snowdonia
Think of Snowdonia in North Wales and chances are images of high, rugged peaks – epitomised by Snowdon itself which, at over 3,500 feet, is the country’s highest – spring [...]
Portmeirion
Snowdonia in North Wales has many attractions but for many people the region summons up images of high, rugged peaks – epitomised by Snowdon itself which, at over 3,500 feet, [...]