All posts
12 Festive stately homes to visit at Christmas
Deck the (historic) halls! With beautifully decorated rooms and lots of festive things to do, visiting a stately home at Christmas is just the thing to get you into the spirit of the season.
Best way to see Stonehenge: free footpath vs paid ticket vs VIP tour
I’ve done the free footpath, the standard ticket and the Stone Circle Experience at Stonehenge – here’s which one’s actually worth your time and money.
12 lovely things to do in Salisbury, the cathedral city near Stonehenge
Salisbury is the closest city to Stonehenge, but it’s so much more. Here are my favourite things to do in Salisbury, including the record-breaking cathedral, museums, water meadows and historic centre.
Stonehenge inside the circle tour review: Is it worth it?
Did you know you can do a special tour to go inside the inner circle at Stonehenge and get up close with the ancient stones? Here’s what it’s really like.
Skomer Island: How to see puffins in Wales
Complete guide to seeing adorable puffins in Skomer Island, west Wales. How to book the boat trip, what to expect, when to go, island guide and tried-and-tested tips.
Italy to Sicily by train: Taking Europe's last train-ferry
Did you know that there’s a train in Italy that goes on a boat? Here’s how to take the train from mainland Italy to Sicily on the Strait of Messina train ferry.
3 days in Naples, Italy: the perfect itinerary
The perfect itinerary for 3 days in Naples, Italy. Tried and tested day-by-day guide with the best sights, food stops and day trip ideas.
Bourbon Tunnels in Naples: what the Galleria Borbonica tour is really like
My full, honest guide to what it was like to visit the Bourbon Tunnels (Galleria Borbonica) and if it’s worth your time in Naples.
Naples Cathedral rooftop tour complete guide and review
What it’s like to take the new rooftop tour of Naples Cathedral (the Duomo). Find out how to get tickets, what you’ll see when you’re up there and if it’s worth your time.
21 things to do in Naples, Italy – from pizza to Pompeii
Planning a trip to Naples? Here’s everything worth doing in Italy’s most exhilarating city, from tunnels, museums and football to the world’s best pizza.