July and August in Provence
Summer is here… now all you have to do is head south to embrace the best that France has…
Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet
It has been announced that the historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for later this month…
5 must-see festivals in Thailand
When it comes to immersing yourself in the culture of Thailand, no experience quite rivals that of the country’s…
5 reasons for a beach holiday in Malaga province
With more than 8,000 km of coastline, Spain has long been a primary destination for European sun and surf…
Moscow’s a cappella festival gala concert – part of Moscow Seasons
As you may have already read, I was in Moscow recently for the second ‘Moscow Spring A Cappella‘ festival,…
Moscow’s open air a cappella festival – part of Moscow Seasons
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Moscow for the first time to attend the second ‘Moscow Spring A…
7 reasons to visit Geneva’s free art party
It is one of the world’s great free arts events: a rare chance for artist and audience to meet…
5 international sporting events to look out for in the Dolomites
The UNESCO Dolomites are the ideal setting for a variety of sporting events – a meeting point for sports…
Guide to seeing the cherry blossom in Japan
Up there with geisha, samurai and Tokyo’s towering skyscrapers, sakura (cherry blossom) is one of the most recognisable and…
Provence in April and May: things not to miss
With Spring sprung and the warm weather returning, this is a gorgeous time of year to explore Provence as…
7 celebrations around the world
It seems like every day, somewhere in the world, a celebration of some form is underway. Many of these…
Andalusian Spring comes early, bring on the fiestas!
Winters in Andalusia are as mild as they come, and the sense of the spring season seems to linger…
Spring in the Lake District
It is almost time for brightly coloured Easter eggs, heavily scented Spring blooms and lots of fun family activities….
Looking ahead to Summer in Provence
As winter gives way to the promise of Spring, what better time to start thinking about the joys of…
Could April be the best month to visit Amsterdam?
If you love flowers and partying, although perhaps not at the same time, then yes it is! And with…
Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mérida
The biggest celebration in Mexico, the Day of the Dead (Hanal Pixan), takes place between 28th October and 2nd…
