Julietta Henderson

72 Hours in Amazing Alghero

13 April, 2023

Alghero, which sits picturesquely on the north-west coast of Sardinia, in Italy, is popular with visitors keen to experience its wonderful ambience and many natural charms. It’s also an important historical site, and its authentic centre, encircled by ancient city walls, tells the story of more than four hundred years of Spanish rule through its architecture, culture, traditions and food.  If you’re planning on a visit to Sardinia, Alghero is a must. Here’s how we think you could best spend

How to Spend 48 Hours in Perfect Palau

7 April, 2023

The spectacularly beautiful Costa Smeralda region, in Sardinia’s north-east, has long been a darling of those looking for a relaxing holiday with beautiful beaches, wonderful food and a host of gorgeous flora and fauna. There’s so much to see and do in this picturesque area of Sardinia, but the small (and most definitely perfectly-formed) resort town of Palau is renowned as one of the most beautiful places to visit. As an island destination, many people plan to only spend a

A Perfect Day in Lloret de Mar

10 March, 2023

Spain’s Costa Brava is a much-loved holiday destination, popular with travellers of all kinds. Its gorgeous beaches, fascinating history, wonderful natural attractions and well-maintained culture mean that there really is something to appeal to everyone. If you’ve decided to visit this cosmopolitan town for a week (or more), fear not – there’s plenty to keep you occupied! If you’re a first timer, though, it might be helpful to see what an average day could look like… Head to the Beach

estepona old town

A Stroll Through the Captivating Old Town of Estepona

7 March, 2023

With its gorgeous setting on Spain’s famous and much-loved Costa del Sol, the town of Estepona has huge appeal – not only to those looking for the classic relaxing beach holiday, but also to anyone who enjoys exploring culture and history. Renowned as one of the most attractive towns in the entire region, with its eclectic architecture and gorgeous floral displays, there’s definitely more to Estepona than meets the eye.  So, while there should most definitely be plenty of lazing

Discover the Historic Old Town of Alcudia

21 February, 2023

If you haven’t yet discovered why the beautiful Balearic island of Mallorca is so popular, the charming and historic city of Alcudia is the perfect place to convert you into a return visitor, year after year, like so many others. There’s just so much to see and do in this gem of a place, including gorgeous beaches, fantastic natural features and attractions, warm, friendly locals and delightful dining options. In addition to all that, for those who enjoy delving into

Cala d’Or

Soak Up the History and Nature of Beautiful Cala d’Or

21 February, 2023

The lovely village of Cala d’Or, on Mallorca’s southwest coast, is well known for its fabulous beaches and has long been popular with visitors of all kinds. While there’s certainly more than enough to keep you occupied, with its lovely calm waters, seven secluded and protected sandy bays, and a sophisticated ambience, it’s not only picturesque but also a little quieter than some of the other resorts on Mallorca. For this reason (and many others), it’s a brilliant option for those looking for a slightly slower pace of holiday.

Country Profile: Macau

16 July, 2020

Macau’s heritage as a former Portuguese territory for three centuries lends this autonomous region of China a genuine diversity to its exciting and vibrant culture. Today it’s renowned for its glitz, glamour, gambling and luxury (earning it the moniker of the ‘Vegas of China’), but that certainly hasn’t dulled down its traditional character in the process.

Country Profile: Korea Republic

8 July, 2020

South Korea, also known officially as the Republic of Korea, maintains a bit of an air of mystery about it – although more and more travellers are discovering the merits of its rich culture, progressive cities and diverse landscape. Often described as a country of extremes, that reputation is borne out by the skyscrapers and technology industry of Seoul that exists alongside well-preserved temples, palaces and historical sites of the city.

Country Profile: Kingdom of Bahrain

3 July, 2020

The Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain, to give its full name, is an archipelago made up of in excess of thirty islands strewn in the Persian Gulf. While it’s long been a place to ‘do business’ (it is extremely rich in terms of natural oil and gas reserves) it’s not really a place on many people’s holiday hit list. But in fact there are plenty of reasons it perhaps should be, and more and more people are discovering them.

Country Profile: Hong Kong

22 June, 2020

Hong Kong evokes images of bright lights, fabulous shopping, amazing dining and all the glitz and glamour of one of the world’s most popular destinations for visitors from all over the world. And it’s a reputation that’s perfectly well deserved – because it’s all that and so much more!

Country Profile: Japan

20 June, 2020

Merging an effortless connection between modern and traditional, Japan’s serene and beautiful countenance reveals a country that’s exciting, exotic and progressive – all while delivering an authentic experience to its many international visitors. Alongside the dazzling modernity and technology of its large cities, an ancient culture is on display abundantly and often in unexpected places.

Country Profile: Indonesia

12 June, 2020

Made up of an incredible 17,000+ islands and taking the crown as the largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia has long been a holiday favourite – not only with dedicated beach lovers and sun worshippers, but also with die hard surfing and diving fans, off the beaten track adventurers and those looking to immerse in its rich and authentic culture.

Get‌ ‌Your‌ ‌Culinary‌ ‌Juices‌ ‌Flowing‌ ‌and‌ ‌ Recreate‌ ‌Bountiful‌ ‌Bouillabaisse‌ ‌at‌ ‌ Home‌

20 May, 2020

For keen travellers and holidaymakers things are a little difficult at the moment. With us all staying safe at home daydreaming about our next holiday it can be easy to get downhearted. Thankfully though, there is one aspect of your favourite getaway that you can easily incorporate into your lockdown routine. If you’re like me and food is one of your favourite reasons to visit another country, then creating an authentic recipe from a world-class destination is a great way to bring a little foreign culture to your home. It’s a fantastic way to make use of spare time and whet your appetite for when you finally do get back on the move.

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