For my last Birthday I visited Scotland (again). We rented the most glorious Air B&B in Ballintuim – the top floor of a Castle Bridge. And if you’re ever in…

Several friends and I made a trip to Ireland last year where we were spending several days in Dublin, and wanted to take a wander further into the countryside for…

Not Just for Bankers When I told friends and colleagues that I was traveling to Luxembourg I got the same warning – it’s a work week city and shuts down…

I thought I knew all of the “easily accessible” castles and manors from London – especially those belonging to the National Trust or English Heritage. I’d traveled to quite a…

This incredible Italy and Switzerland itinerary can accommodate trips around a week long, from 6 to 8 days in total. Northern Italy and Switzerland offer a captivating road trip experience…

Before I get started here I need to point out one critical element of travelling within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone – you must be accompanied by a licensed guide at…

Several years ago I was unable to leave the United Kingdom for a holiday abroad while I waited for Visa paperwork to be processed. Friends suggested I take a weekend…

Efteling, the Dutch Fairy Tale Theme Park I’d never heard of Efteling before a Dutch friend mentioned it. Apparently my English friends were unaware of this amazing Dutch Theme Park…

A sailing holiday had become an annual trip that I looked forward to each summer. I had already sailed Croatia once before, in 2013, and had also sailed Greece as…

How did I find myself staying overnight in an Ice Hotel in Romania? On a whim, I decided to book a trip with one of my Meetup.com travel groups to…