Siena, Italy – city of architecture and art

Siena, a city dominated by medieval brick buildings, lies in central Italy’s Tuscany region. Travelers flock to the Old town to marvel at (amongst others) the fan-shaped central square...

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too...

Visiting Avallon, Burgundy (France): the Complete Guide

Avallon is a French town located in the Yonne department (89), in Burgundy, that in known for its medieval history and its close proximity to the Morvan Regional Natural Park. It's a place that is...

Visit Perthshire, Scotland

The last time I visited Perthshire, I went to Scone Palace and didn't go to the city centre or visit any other sights, but this time I didn't make that mistake. With over an area of 6500 square...

Bordeaux - the best bits

If you’re heading to Bordeaux then all we can say is, lucky you. It is an an unbelievable city, not just for its plethora of bars, shops and cafés but because it is so beautiful as well...

Where to eat in Madrid? – The oldest restaurant in the world

To plan a trip around Europe, you cannot overlook Spain. Being in the top 5 destinations around the world, Spain was visited by over 18 million British tourists in 2018. However, even though...