I was so looking forward to my Baden-Baden spa experience. The word “Bad” means bath in German. When it is added to the name of the town it means …

I absolutely loved Latvia. Such a cool and interesting country with so much going on. I first visited Riga and the surrounding areas 10 years ago. I …

When you think of the most beautiful cities in Europe I imagine that Paris, Rome, Venice, Prague etc all come to mind. And they are absolutely …

Jordan is one of the safest countries to visit in the Middle East and to my mind one of the most stunning. And forget that it is in the Middle East – …

Dubai is a larger than life city in the Middle East. It’s one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates and famous for many things. It’s …

Namibia is a country of jaw-dropping beauty – I was particularly blown away by its extraordinary colours and by its size. This African country …

Hermanus is a lovely coastal area of South Africa about a 90-minute drive from Cape Town. It is the home of the Southern Right Whales from June to …

A Rottnest Island day trip was one of my favourite recent travel experiences. Lovely little Rottnest Island is just 18kms from the centre of Perth. …

Planning a trip to Korea? It is a fascinating country that is truly foreign. And it is filled with so many beautiful places – from the Hanok …

As the trekking capital of the world, Nepal isn’t normally associated with luxury. However, it is quite easy to find some more luxurious places to …

There are so many fantastic things to do in Jeju Island. Most people think of planning a Seoul Itinerary when considering a trip to Korea and are not …

I absolutely fell in love with Medellin! This amazing city of 2 1/2 million has the big city energy and drive of a London or a New York. The Paisas …

I loved loved loved Paxos Greece! It has managed to escape mass tourism as there is no airport on this small island. Paxos Island Greece is 10km long …

There are so many wonderful things to do in New Brunswick – I absolutely fell in love with this Canadian province! From whale watching St Andrews to …

Gorgeous Lunenburg Nova Scotia is only 4 square km or 48 blocks and has just 2,263 permanent residents. Old Town of Lunenburg was named a UNESCO site …

What a stunning region. I had never heard of Tarn et Garonne prior to organizing this visit. The region is located just north of Toulouse. The main …

The Karlovy Vary region is the second smallest in the Czech Republic. It is filled with natural beauty, castles, chateaus and best of all its famous …

Maspalomas is the main large city in the south of Gran Canaria – and also one of the most popular places for hotels and resorts. The best part of …

Travelling as a single person can be intimidating, especially if you’ve reached your 50s and have never travelled alone before. I took my first solo …