Durham is one of my favourite cities and I’ve been visiting for decades. Most recently my son has been a student a Durham University. If you’re planning a weekend in Durham, there is plenty to…
Planning a weekend in Newcastle upon Tyne? This two-day itinerary covers the city’s elegant Georgian streets, famous bridges, independent cafés, excellent museums and an easy trip to the coast at Tynemouth and Whitley Bay. Football…
Art, architecture and canals, Ghent has all in the ingredients of a perfect weekend destination. Add in that it is easy to get to, just under an hour away from Brussels Midi by train. This…
Looking for a charming and historic day trip in the North West of England? You need to visit Port Sunlight on the Wirral Peninsula. This picturesque model village was created in the late 19th century…
Leuven has everything I look for in a weekend destination. Two UNESCO heritage sites. Cute streets. Enticing cafes. Most importantly it is easy to get to from London by Train. Read on for my guide…
For me an overnight ferry is the perfect gateway to a European holiday. You can work or pack during the day. Drive or catch a train to the ferry. Dine onboard and then have a…
Grab your bonnets and come on a Jane Austen tour of England with me. We will follow in the footsteps of Jane. Explore the locations she lived in, visited and immortalized in her novels. From…
