Before I boarded my plane to Valetta no one warned me that I should bring my stretchy pants. Never mind a bikini - they're what you'll really need after visiting all the incredible restaurants in Malta and Gozo. It turns out the island's foodie scene...
Chestnuts crackle over an open fire, jingle bells echo through the air and snowflakes melt on your finger tips. Winter in Europe is as magical as it looks on the silver screen. Whether you're a Love Actually fan or prefer The Holiday's quaint British countryside, I...
Putting together a shortlist of the best things to do in Menorca proved more difficult than I'd anticipated. Its name literally means "smaller island", in contrast with neighbouring Mallorca. But despite its size Menorca surprised me with a myriad of gorgeous towns, secluded beaches and delicious local...
I trace the outline of Ursa Major with my index finger, barely seeing its tip in the midnight darkness of Kielder Forest. It's the only star constellation I'm able to recognise. The Plough. Big Dipper. The Great Bear my family's dog, Ursina, is named after. For...
Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world. Ancient painters spent their entire lifetimes trying to commit its beauty to paper. I had forty eight hours to do the same. I spent two days running through its cobbled streets, camera swinging and mouth agape....
Vegan Glasgow. Glasgow vegan. Those two words go together like kale and soba noodles. While Scotland may not exactly be known for its healthy cuisine - deep fried Mars bar anyone? - Glasgow's foodie scene is a vegan dream. From budget-friendly takeaways to plant-based fine dining,...
From its two thousand year old aqueduct to the Alcazar which supposedly inspired Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle, Segovia is the stuff of fairy tales. I arrived at Madrid Airport sweaty and tired from weaving through the crowds in Venice. My legs shook as I dragged my gargantuan suitcase...
Not all Shires are alike, but girl would a hobbit feel at home in this part of Wales! From lush green hills to tiny colourful houses, Pembrokeshire is one of those destinations that make you pinch yourself in disbelief. How is this place even real and - more...