Bologna: porticoes, piazzas and pasta
There aren’t many places I visit that I think I could live in, but Bologna is definitely one of them. We went for the food and fell in love with the beautiful architecture, stunning churches […]
Why I was wowed by Washington DC
As with so many American cities, I’d seen Washington DC on TV and film so many times that I almost thought I knew it. But the reality far exceeded my expectations and it now ranks […]
Tales from Thimphu: welcome to Bhutan
Our first taste of Bhutan was in Thimphu, perhaps deliberately planned that way by our tour company, as the capital has the most sights to see and is the most developed in terms of tourism. […]
An unforgettable day in the Provence vineyards
I’m not sure when I discovered pale pink Provence rose. It might not be a very long term relationship, but it’s definitely a committed one. So my trip to Avignon had to include a tasting […]
Visiting Valparaiso: Chile’s most colourful city
The most obvious colour to talk about in Valparaiso is in the countless murals painted on doors and walls all over the city which come in many shapes and sizes and really are quite fabulous. […]
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Bologna: porticoes, piazzas and pasta
There aren’t many places I visit that I think I could live in, but Bologna is definitely one of them. We went for the food and fell in love with the beautiful architecture, stunning churches […]
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Bologna: following foodie footsteps
There’s no doubt I have Rick Stein to thank for discovering Bologna, the foodie capital of the Emilia Romagna region, otherwise known as Italy’s ‘food valley’. His long weekend inspired our trip there and in […]
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Paro: the perfect place to say farewell to Buhtan
Paro was our first and last impression of Bhutan as it’s where the international flights land and it was a great one. Nestled in a beautiful valley the highlights include a hugely impressive fortress, an […]
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Budapest: bridges, boulevards, bars and baths
Being two cities in one makes Budapest twice as good and equal to many of Europe’s more famous travel choices. The combination of stunning riverside views on either side of the Danube, gorgeous thermal baths, […]
