With Toronto and Montreal often stealing the limelight from Ottawa, it can be a destination that gets missed off visitors’ itineraries. But, as I quickly…
There’s something quite chilling about walking around a deserted jail, particularly one which closed so recently. But after its final inmates were transferred in 2013, HM…
When you first start making travel plans, especially if you’re going on a long trip, like a sabbatical or a career break, one of the…
Whenever a new tourist attraction is proposed somewhere it always comes with its supporters and detractors and the British Airways i360 was no different. Architects…
Updated 18/06/23 If you want to truly experience a taste of traditional Japanese life then staying in Shibu Onsen is a great experience. The well-known…
A weekend in Bath When we were considering where to book for the next of our 12 Trips, my friends were shocked to discover I…
Updated: 15/04/23 Staying in a Japanese ryokan is a special experience when travelling in the country. It really does give you a fascinating insight into…
Updated: 07/03/23 It is my long held belief that the snow monkeys at Jigokudani must help to sell a lot of holidays to Japan. If…
Choosing to stay at Breedon Hall in Derby I always find that the best places to stay are the ones where you feel most at…