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Welcome to my site, focused on travel experiences across the world. From foodie hotspots to wilderness getaways, this site celebrates the culture, sights, sounds and experiences the world has to offer, with a few quirky detours along the way.

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Space-age Stay: a night in a capsule hotel

I’ll admit that my finger hovered over the ‘Book now’ button on the Sydney Capsule Hotel website for quite some time. I mean, I’m a long...

UK: Six Stays Far from the Madding Crowd

Isolation can be a blessed thing, and in these strange times, even more so. Here are six =escapes where you can get away from everything.

UK: Pies and Piers in Portsmouth

Portsmouth has more going for it than the deep, dark, slightly ominous Solent dotted with forts. Here are the highlights of this naval city.

UK: Exploring the Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley might just be Gloucestershire’s best-kept secret. Here's why – and where – you should visit.

UK: London Neighbourhoods - Around Victoria Station

Victoria Station is not a good introduction to this bit of London, but stray and you’ll find leafy streets, boutiques and creative hubs.

UK: Six Love Nests to Snuggle in

Valentine’s Day may be a long way off, but love never dies – or so they say. Here are six romantic rooms in the UK worth getting cosy in.

Russia: 24 Hours in Moscow

The grandeur of Moscow's architecture is bound to warm a hardened visitor's heart. Here's how to spend 24 hours in the Russian capital.

UK: Six Hotels invoking the Bilbao Effect

There has long been a link between accommodation and art, but now, hotels are becoming fine art spaces to rival galleries.

Vietnam: A Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a lot to take in. It's noisy, hectic, and quite frankly, parts of it are pure chaos, but there's much to like, too.

UK: All's Well in Wells

Wells, in Somerset, may be England’s smallest city outside the City of London, but the tiny conurbation has enough sights for a fun weekend.

Caribbean: Highlights of Grenada

The Caribbean island of Grenada, nicknamed the Spice Island, is a laid-back location for winter sun and summer fun. Here are the highlights.

UK: Seven Glam Camps for the Post-pandemic Wishlist

Isolation, quarantine and lockdowns may be the new norm, but one day, this pandemic will be gone. When that happens, I'm going glamping.

Vietnam: Ten Traffic Tips for the Intrepid

The roads in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam appear lawless to the casual observer, but watch closely, and you'll learn much.

Qatar: 24 hours in Doha

If Doha is representative, Qatar is an interesting blend of architecture and arts, with a Bedouin heart. Here's how to explore in 24 hours.

UK: Sunbeams and Starlight on Sark

The smallest of the four main Channel Islands, Sark is located some 80 miles from England and 24 miles from France, yet its miles from both.

Greece: 24 Hours in Athens

From the Acropolis to the first modern Olympic Stadium, there’s a history lesson around every corner in Athens.

Italy: De-Stressing in the Dolomites

Need a place to escape to? Somewhere to rejuvenate and refresh? It may be time to inhale some fresh mountain air at Adler Dolomiti.

America: The Best of the Midwest

Why should you explore the Midwest? Here are a few reasons from Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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