Europe Travel Exploring Antwerp Posted on 3rd June 2015 Starting out – the Diamond District Just a short taxi ride from Antwerp Airport and you can be in the heart of the city’s diamond district, ready to explore this magnificent city. As the name would suggest, this area is littered with diamond shops, specialists and […]
Europe Events Festivals of Normandy Posted on 30th April 2018 Where else can you head out on holiday and see headliners like Depeche Mode, DJ Snake and The Offspring before exploring the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel? Listen to live jazz from in medieval streets? Rock out on a racecourse after touring the Pays d’Auge, land of cider […]
Europe News Travel Five reasons to visit the Faroe Islands in 2021 Posted on 19th November 2020 Looking for somewhere new to put on your must-visit list? With wildlife, rugged cliffs and wild weather, plus a population of just 50,000 (along with 80,000 sheep), the Faroe Islands are the perfect place to get away from […]
England Southsea Wanders Why Southsea? Posted on 3rd May 2015 Quite simply, because it rocks. Oh, and these reasons too… 1. It’s by the sea. In fact, the whole of Portsmouth is surrounded by sea as it’s situated on an island. There’s a certain magic to hearing the waves crash against the pebbles (even in […]
England Ten reasons to visit the Isle of Wight Posted on 14th July 2015 The Isle of Wight – proven in the past to be one of the sunniest places in the whole of the UK – has a hot summer season of festivals, events and activities for its visitors to enjoy this year. We […]
England Food & Drink A tour of Oxfordshire in afternoon teas Posted on 24th October 2015 Developed in the 1800s, enjoying an afternoon tea has become a quintessentially English activity, and it’s one that Oxfordshire has fully embraced. You’ll never be far away from a restaurant, hotel or tearoom offering warm scones, home-baked cakes and delicious […]
England Europe News Best British winter days out and activities Posted on 11th November 2015 Now that the clocks have gone back and our thoughts start to focus on the winter months ahead, and of course Christmas, the experts at Britain’s Finest have put together a round up of the best British winter days out […]
England News Restaurant Review: Burley Manor, New Forest Posted on 5th December 2015 I love my job; I’ve had the privilege to go on hard hat tours of some amazing properties, attractions, hotels and restaurants over the years. While that might not sound so exciting, I feel lucky to be among the first to see […]
England 10 romantic spots in the New Forest Posted on 1st February 2016 Bursting with breathtaking views, beautiful places to stay, great food to eat and secret spots to spend time with the one you love most, the New Forest is perfect for making those romantic memories… 1. Grab a photo beside the road-sign in […]
England Europe Travel UK 5 winter canal cruises Posted on 24th October 2020 Fancy a rural retreat with dinner at amazing canalside pubs? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to explore historic Warwick or Stratford upon Avon from a different perspective? Welcome to narrowboating. And according to Drifters Waterway Holidays, the inside top is: winter is […]