With over 200 Greek Islands to visit which would you choose? Greece is one of my favourite countries to visit, and not simply due to my heritage. Though I’ve often…

You won’t find any of these on the average “day out from London” type tours. They’ll appear on an occasional itinerary here or there but often these incredible and underrated…

I wrote about the knowledge I gained during my various visits to whisky distilleries in Scotland (and 1 in Belgium). While writing it I realized I had a lot to…

London’s Tube system has 157 years of history and many hidden secrets in the 250 miles of tunnels under the expansive metropolitan. Stations have opened, closed and been altered many…

Scotland is a country that always takes my breath away – whether I’m visiting somewhere new or revisiting my favorite locations (for the Nth time). Everything about Scotland leaves me…

Last Updated on 7 November 2020. I grew up in New England, well renowned for its colourful fall foliage. Even after all those years of enjoying a stunning array of…

I recently had the opportunity to explore through places I’ve visited once or twice before, but with the company of guests from England. I had 5 days to show them…

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…

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…

The EuroStar is a beautiful invention when it comes to convenient and hassle free travel to the continent. It has direct services to Paris, Calais, Lille and Brussels. I’ve become…