Western Europe
Nok Island: A Sunset BBQ to remember
Travel is my happy place, and sometimes when I travel, experiences happen which will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I’m old and coming to the end of my years, this night will be in my mind, wishing I could live it again. We walked down to the beach to where […]
James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
I don’t have the words to describe the incredible experience I had on this day trip, and I don’t have the photos to do it justice. This was one of the best things I’ve ever done on a trip, and if I can show to you just 10% of how it felt to be on […]
A Perfect 2 Week Croatia Itinerary (Dalmatian Coast)
Before heading to Croatia, most two week itineraries I saw took in pretty much every place available and had me exhausted before I’d even started. I’m a bit of a ‘slow traveller’ and prefer to spend longer in fewer places enjoying them in depth, than rushing around not properly enjoying more places. So this itinerary […]
A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
When visiting Thailand I knew I wanted to see the elephants. They are a national symbol, included on the Thai flag until 1917 and a rich part of the country’s culture and history. However, seeing the elephants in the best way was a dilemma for me. I felt strongly that I didn’t want to be […]
Le Petit Trianon, Versailles
During my recent stay at Airelles, Le Grand Contrôle, another out of hours tour I had the privilege of enjoying was of Le Petit Trianon (literally ‘the small villa’). In 1758, Louis XV decided to build a new palace in the middle of his gardens for his long term mistress Madame de Pompadour, and Le Petit […]
The King’s Apartments, Versailles
During my stay at Airelles, Le Grand Contr?le, a hotel within the grounds of The Palace of Versailles, I was so privileged to be able to go on an after hours tour of The King’s Apartments within the Palace. The Palace’s history is inextricably linked with Louis XIV. Although the location existed for centuries before […]
Hvar day trip from Split: Everything you need to know
Finally concluding my jaunt around Croatia is a day trip to Hvar island. Hvar is one of the most famous islands in the whole country and if you love beautiful architecture, a quaint old town and dramatic coastlines, then it’s a stop you have to add to your Croatia itinerary. Whilst Hvar has become known […]
Klis Fortress: A Game of Thrones Filming location in Croatia
Back we head to Croatia, and our next stop is Klis Fortress – an incredible medieval fortress situated high on the cliffs looking out over the sea, near the city of Split in Croatia. Many visitors to Split don’t visit Klis, though it has seen more visitors ever since it was featured in Game of […]
A review of Airelles, Le Grand Contrôle at Versailles
Dédié à ma grand-mère. Dedicated to my Granny, who loved all things French, all things history and all things royal. I’ve never stayed anywhere *quite* like this hotel. It offers something truly special and unique – after hours access to the Palace of Versailles – whilst staying in the epitome of sumptuous luxury in a hotel […]
Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
It’s nearly Christmas again and I’m not quite sure how another year has gone by. Christmas is one of my favourite times of year, and as always my last post before the main event is a little bit of festive, little bit of reflection. I’d planned a couple of Christmassy trips prior to the big […]