Even before we turned in, simply seeing the Eagle Brae signage, you could tell that this was going to be something special – heavy, hand-carved wood, noticeable but also not an eyesore that detracts from the beautiful countryside views. Turning in, you are faced with a long, somewhat steep driveway…
New Orleans is a city unlike any other. Its claustrophobic streets are teeming with history, flanked by buildings that predate the thriving contemporary lifestyle. You could spend days exploring the city and learning about its past, and it’s widely recommended that you do so. However, there are other, more unconventional…
If you’re planning your first trip to Turkey, this guide to Turkish cuisine, meals and flavours will help you get a true taste of the country. Here is just a selection of Turkish foods you must try when visiting Turkey for the first time, and what it is that makes…
Getting the best from a ski holiday means thinking about more than just what’s available on the slopes. Often, the best modern ski resorts also provide an assortment of extra activities, ensuring that diverse groups of visitors, including friends and family members of varying levels of skill and experience, can…
Suffolk in East Anglia is home to beautiful, peaceful villages full of brightly coloured timber buildings with thatched roofs, towns like Lavenham and Long Melford, which are full of character and were once associated with the wool trade, a coastline that stretches for miles, plus several historical sites like Framlingham…
Essex is a county in England so often misunderstood. Thanks to a years-old reputation of women wearing white stilettos and fake tans, which was then only enhanced by programmes like The Only Way Is Essex, many believe that this is all Essex has to offer, but, there is far more…
Edinburgh has inspired writers for a long time, with its towering Georgian terraces, gothic spires, iconic castle, and narrow wynds. It is a city that pulses with stories—some steeped in history, others rooted in modern grit, fantasy, and psychological depth. For those looking to dip their toes into the literature…
To travel is to love. What can compare to the warmth of sunlight on the skin on a faraway beach or the birdsong in a distant forest? Books come a close second to the actual experience of travel. Some authors are so talented that they paint a vivid picture with…