Art nouveau architecture in Riga, Latvia.

8 reasons to visit Riga, Latvia

Top reasons to visit the capital of Latvia, Riga, include the giant Riga Central Market, the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia and Mikhail Eisenstein’s extraordinary art nouveau architecture. Town Hall Square – and the House of the Blackheads Riga’s old town is hugely agreeable…
Whitby Abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

7 of the best ruined abbeys you can visit in England

England’s ruined abbeys are evocative reminders of a lost medieval world. The Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII caused their destruction. These sites offer a tangible connection to England's spiritual and political history. Visitors can expect to explore magnificent Gothic architecture. They stand…
A stag in Wollaton Park, Nottingham.

9 reasons to visit Nottingham

The National Justice Museum, City of Caves, Robin Hood walking tours and England’s oldest pub are among the reasons to consider Nottingham for a city break. The National Justice Museum – tales of crime and punishment The National Justice Museum is inside an old courthouse…
Segovia's Alcazar.

10 things that Spain does better than anywhere else

Spain might well be my favourite country on earth to visit, and that’s partly because it does so many things better than elsewhere. Spain excels at tapas, suckling pig, alcázars (palaces/fortresses), flamenco shows, sherry, clubbing (Ibiza), art museums, mad festivals, pilgrimage, and Moorish architecture. These…