Destinations

The frost-laced winds swirled in slow, solemn waltzes.  My gaze lay straight ahead.  I stared, shivering, trying to contemplate the length of the tracks ahead; of where they began, where they led, where they...

It seems mad that in all these years writing about beautiful corners of the world I’ve rarely touched upon my homeland!  It’s not intentional, I swear!  It’s actually surprisingly tricky to write about...

I’ve lived in Edinburgh for over ten years now, yet it never fails to surprise me.  This city is a labyrinth of secret closes, cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards all ripe for exploring.  A pub crawl in...

There were several reasons why I was excited to explore Denmark’s capital city.  The industrial-chic design.  The centuries-old history and castles all a’calling for exploring.  The world-class Nordic...

They say that first impressions count; never has that been more true than upon entering Manon Les Suites.  This five-star gem is one of Copenhagen’s trendiest – and, I’m guessing,...

For Michelin-standard food without the price tag, it doesn’t come much better than Copenhagen’s Uformel restaurant, edgy younger sibling to the much-loved Formel B.  I was lucky enough to be invited...

I’m just going to get it out there; I’m a sucker for a Christmas jaunt.    Perhaps it’s the big kid in me, perhaps it’s the nostalgic softie, but something about the promise of twinkling lights,...

Take original 15th Century gothic architecture and mix that with stunning modern design; throw in a city centre location; combine that with 53 individually designed bedrooms, gourmet restaurant facilities and...

If you're in need of a festive fix but don't fancy battling the crowds, you might want to consider an alternative wintry break.  Thankfully, Europe is full of hidden gems; from quaint medieval towns with...

If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big surprise... Well, if you head down to Faskally Woods this Autumn, that's definitely going to be the case. Every year, Scotland's Perthshire town of...