Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland.

Seals, saints and stars in Northumberland

A journey around Northumberland takes in fledgling guillemots in the Farne Islands, the cradle of Christianity in England on Lindisfarne and stargazing at Kielder Observatory The dogs of Low Newton By Sea There’s no timid tippy-toeing for the gung-ho Jack Russell. It bounds into the…
The Goethe's statue in Berlin's Tiergarten.

A guide to West Berlin for first time visitors

The cool factor of Berlin isn’t solely in the east – pockets of West Berlin are well worth visiting too. What makes West Berlin unique? After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the ‘eastern’ side formerly occupied by the communist German Democratic Republic was ripe…
On top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb.

A luxury travel guide to Sydney, Australia

From VIP tours of the Sydney Opera House to fine dining at Quay, Sydney offers a host of unique luxury travel experiences. What’s Sydney all about? Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro may come close, but no other world class city manages to get close…
Hamburg, Germany.

9 reasons to take a Hamburg city break

Top attractions in Hamburg, Germany, include the unique Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the world’s biggest model railway and engrossing harbour cruises. Hauptkirche St Michaelis The baroque interior of Hauptkirche St Michaelis looks like a wedding cake designer has been let loose on a cavern, with the…
Auckland, New Zealand.

A first time visitor’s guide to Auckland, New Zealand

Planning your first trip to Auckland? Discover the best things to do, see, and eat in New Zealand's City of Sails with my comprehensive guide. What makes Auckland unique? New Zealand’s gateway and largest city is the de facto capital of Polynesia, and it’s beginning…
The Leopoldskron Palace lake in Salzburg, Austria.

Visiting Salzburg’s key Sound of Music filming locations

Follow in Maria’s footsteps. Discover the key Sound of Music filming locations in Salzburg, from Mirabell Gardens to the Nonnberg Abbey. 5 top Salzburg Sound of Music sites The Mozart Bridge on the Salzach River – where the Trapp children skip. The Leopoldskron Palace lake…
Grosse Freiheit in the heart of St Pauli, Hamburg.

Why Hamburg’s vibe comes from St Pauli, musicals & the port

Discover why Hamburg’s unique vibe is shaped by the gritty St Pauli district, world-class musicals, and its historic port. Explore the city's heart. The symbol of St Pauli Anywhere else, repeatedly seeing a skull and crossbones flag might be a little intimidating. But in Hamburg,…