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Being Cambridgeshire born and raised, I think it’s fair to say that I know one or two things about this historical University city in England. In light of this, I also appreciate that it is very easy to cover most of what the city has to offer in a single day – making Cambridge an…
Jardin Majorelle, a two and a half acre garden outside of the Marrakech Médina in Morocco, was designed in 1920 by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. For almost 40 years, Jacques cultivated 135 plant species from five continents within the garden complex. He also painted the garden’s buildings a deep shade of blue that he…
Things to do in Uluru (Ayers Rock) and how to make the most out of an overnight stay in Australia’s Red Centre.
By today’s definition, a Riad is a traditional Moroccan guesthouse built around a central garden or courtyard – or, in the case of Le Riad Yasmine, a swimming pool. I was able to visit Marrakesh in a bygone era when international travel was possible (January 2020) and I spent two nights at Riad Yasmine to…
I’m not sure that there is anything nicer than being either in, or on, water. Actually, let me correct that – I’m not sure that there is anything nicer than being either in, or on, beautifully blue water. As such, you can imagine that I’m very keen to gravitate towards blue lagoons whenever the opportunity…
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do on the Greek island of Santorini! 10) Check out the views from Akrotiri lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece. 9) Visit vibrant Thira, the capital of Santorini. 8) Have dinner with the…
A day trip to Capri in a nutshell – breathtaking views and eye-watering prices. I guess you can’t expect anything less from a holiday destination frequented by the Carters and the Kardashians. The prices are beyond anything I’ve ever seen. Therefore, I would really recommend spending just the one day on Capri with an itinerary…
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Edinburgh! 10) Have coffee at the Elephant House, the alleged ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter. 9) Check out Royal Yacht Britannia. 8) Relax in Princes Street Gardens. 7) Stroll through the Old Town and take…
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Melbourne! 10) Devour authentic Chinese cuisine in Chinatown. 9) Ride the historic tramway. 8) Take the lift up to the Eureka Skydeck for panoramic views across the city and to find ‘Australia’s highest post…
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Washington! 10) Grab a slice of pizza at &pizza and wash it down with a rooftop drink at the POV bar in the W hotel. 9) Pay a visit to the Vietnam Veterans…
