My partner and I fell in love in London. I believe it was somewhere along Southbank as we cycled along together under an unusually hot July sun. He told me I looked cute on my bike and with my middle name being “easy to please” I think I let my guard down and decided he …
8 Best Things to Do in County Clare, Ireland
The Emerald Isle is home to many hidden – and unhidden – gems and yet sadly not many travellers get further than the warm embrace of Dublin. And who can blame them? It’s one of the best cities in Europe. Yet, there is much more to Ireland and for a while now we’ve been researching …
How to Spend a A Day of Luxury in Phuket
Phuket has a mixed reputation, one that nearly stopped us heading there when we identified it as an accessible and well-developed corner of Thailand that we could take advantage of to escape the onset of winter in Europe. Ultimately it was the promise of reliable internet and good airport connections combined with warm weather and …
Best Travel Romance Books to Read
Ernest Hemingway – a famously avid traveller and explorer of other cultures and curiosities – once said that “there is no friend as loyal as a book”. While I’d like to think my husband, is more loyal to me than a book, there is no denying that my love affair with books has been one …
The 5 Most Romantic Walks in London
Holding hands, walking in rhythm, stopping for a view, a conversation, maybe a kiss… There’s no denying that going on a gentle stroll with your loved one has many charms and attractions. It’s often also free and frequently is a great way to get to know a new city or location. But sometimes it’s nice …
10 Reasons to Visit Brighton
My latest article is a spot of UK travel, namely a stay in the seaside city of Brighton and Hove. Located on the southern coast of England about an hour away from London by train, it’s unlike a lot of other cities I’ve visited, which considering it’s a place I’ve visited many times, is quite …