Crete is the sunshine island, blessed with beautiful scenery, golden beaches and ‘picture perfect’ holiday resorts. Over the centuries Crete has survived the destructive force of earthquakes, ancient conflicts, and invasions. But the story of a dark period in the island’s modern history is less well known. Crete’s […]
Crete is a brilliant travel destination with its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and archaeological treasures. Like most Greek holiday destinations, it’s a relaxing and laid back experience – less frenetic than Italy and Spain, and more chilled out than most Mediterranean countries. But like any holiday hotspot, there […]
‘Fred’s Shed’ is a remarkable hidden gem on the River Tyne. Tucked away down a back street with unexpectedly dramatic views down the riverfront, this is the last traditional boatyard in North East England. ‘Fred’s’, as it is affectionately known, is not your average shed. Once inside, 300 […]
Amble is one of the most under-rated tourist centres on the Northumberland coast with its fish, ships and picturesque harbour. It’s a great place to stroll along the beach, watch the boats come in, and enjoy some of the best fish and chips in Britain. This unpretentious coastal town has something for every taste. It may not […]
How do you raise your spirits on a dreary, rainy day in Yorkshire? Drinking beer is the obvious answer. The Black Sheep Brewery in Masham runs an entertaining hour-long tour which is the perfect antidote to a lack of Yorkshire sunshine. Although I visited because it was a ‘rainy day’, it […]
I’m a big art lover and one of my favourite artists is Barbara Hepworth. I adore her sculptures which are being rediscovered by a new generation as a result of a major show at London’s Tate Britain. A fascinating character, she carved a niche as a leading figure in a modern […]
Have you ever hatched a holiday plan that sounded fantastic but turned out to be a really terrible idea? Well, our holiday trip to Brussels in the camper van was one of those moments. Holiday craziness took over from rational thinking. I’d read that Brussels was a spectacularly unfriendly place for motor homes but still thought we could find […]
Amsterdam is one of the world’s great cities so if you’ve visited before, it’s definitely worth going back for more. It’s a city which is constantly reinventing itself. There’s always something new and different to see, as I discovered on my trip this month. With several new tourist attractions and makeovers […]
Copenhagen is a dream city for cyclists with its fantastic bike routes and passion for everything on two wheels. There aren’t many capital cities which you can ride around on a bike without feeling like you’re going to die horribly on their congested roads or get crushed by a […]
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