I included the little train from Palma to Soller in my Top 10 things to do in Mallorca post a few weeks ago, which made me think I should revisit this little gem of a rail experience. Combined with a day out in Palma the Tren de Soller made a […]
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Inside Tenerife’s markets: A guide
If you’re anything like me, when you go on holiday you’ll be hoping to come home with a few souvenirs of your trip. Tenerife’s markets stand out as the top places on the island for a spot of retail therapy if, like me, you love seeking out authentic local stores and […]
Things to do in Las Vegas
Yes I know, it ought to be obvious what you go to Las Vegas to do – be decadent – but I thought I would share a few things you may not have thought of doing in Sin City: 1. Go to the World Series of Poker Did you know […]
Snorkelling in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Malaysia
In a recent post I shared some tips on visiting the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off the coast of Malaysian Borneo. This group of tiny tropical islands is an amazingly accessible place to go snorkelling, with regular boat services speeding you 15 minutes to a world of white sand, […]
Camping on the Gower Peninsula, Wales
Our camping trip to the Gower Peninsula was a game of two halves, if you’ll pardon the sporting pun. Gower is in south Wales and holds the honour of being the first ever area in Britain to be given that charming title: “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, which is why […]
Top 10 things to do in Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca is a popular travel destination in Europe, beloved for its sunny climate and so many visitors fly in and out every year without exploring beyond the poolside and enjoying the many delights of La Isla de la Calma. Here are my top 10 things to do in Mallorca, Spain, to […]
English pubs and Canalside theatre
Being in England for the summer and exploring life beyond the capital is proving more entertaining than I had expected. I have long relished the many performance spaces of London, attracting as it does the most talented actors and musicians in the world. This week I discovered a group that has […]
Malaysian Borneo: Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, just off the coast from the city of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo must offer some of the most accessible tropical diving and snorkelling in the world. A mere ten or 20 minutes in a boat from the provincial capital (with its international airport) sees you […]
Australia: Melbourne’s Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
One of the last things I did before leaving Melbourne was to take a ride on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. I’m always a sucker for any kind of rail rides and one with an old-time “golden age” theme is bound to be especially appealing. We got a bit lost (conflicting […]