11 Unmissable Italy Festivals for 2024
When you think of Italy perhaps it’s the centuries of culture or the wonderful cuisine that first springs to mind. Or perhaps the breath-taking scenery. But what of the many…
Hospitality, Heritage and Northern Lights at the Tynemouth Castle Inn
On his first visit to Tynemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne, Mark Bibby Jackson receives a hospitable welcome at the Tynemouth Castle Inn. The recently refurbished, Tynemouth Castle Inn is a…
Regenerating Culture in Durham: Barnard Castle, Auckland Castle and Headlam Hall
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Barnard Castle, The Auckland Project and High Force while staying at Headlam Hall Country Hotel & Spa, Durham. One of the most rewarding aspects of being…
Feeling at Home at Le Touquet on the Opal Coast
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the seaside resort of Le Touquet on the Opal Coast in the Pas de Calais, France and feels back home. In retrospect it is a tiny…
From Wildlife to Wine: 10 Unforgettable Things to Do in South Africa
South Africa is a country full of diverse landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. From the bustling cities to the scenic countryside, there is always something new and exciting…
From Culture to Nature: 5 Things To Do in Essen Germany
One of the European Best Destinations in 2023, Essen Germany is a city you might well overlook when considering your next holiday in Germany. However, there are many reasons why…
History and Birdwatching at Cley Windmill, Norfolk
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise check into Cley Windmill, Norfolk, go birdwatching, have a brush with a headless queen, and discover an inspirational wildlife sanctuary. Back in the Middle Ages…
Following the Pied Piper Through 9 Cities of Lower Saxony
On a visit to the nine cities of Lower Saxony Mark Bibby Jackson is led by the Pied Piper through the streets of Hamelin. It is not every day that…
Stroll Through History at Hever Castle & Gardens
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent and discovers there is much more to the historic building than tales of a lovestruck king and a queen who…
Walking Tour of Potsdam Germany and Sanssouci Park
Mark Bibby Jackson stops off at Potsdam Germany on his way to Berlin, and falls in love with the wide-open spaces of Sanssouci Park. There is something wonderfully rewarding about…
Enjoying The Space in Holt Norfolk
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at The Space, Holt Norfolk and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Our trip to Norfolk generates that familiar feeling of keen anticipation as we reach…
Angkor Wat to Phnom Penh: Things To Do in Cambodia
Looking for an adventure that’s off the beaten path? Look no further than Cambodia. This exquisite Southeast Asia tours destination boasts a profound historical background, a lively culture, and a…
Catherine & Anne: Queens, Rivals, Mothers
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Hever Castle to view the current exhibition Catherine & Anne: Queens, Rivals, Mothers. Hever Castle, the family seat and childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second…
Ahead Vegan Hotel in Brandenburg
On his recent trip to Brandenburg Germany, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Ahead Burghotel, a vegan hotel that is certainly ahead of its time. As a pescatarian my main problem…
Forgotten Industrial Heritage of Brandenburg Germany
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a trip to Brandenburg Germany searching for its industrial heritage and discovers a visionary future hidden in the past. It was in Essen Germany that…
Pilgrims’ Way from New Alresford to Winchester
Mark Bibby Jackson follows a stretch of the old pilgrims’ way from New Alresford to Winchester, on the recently opened St James’ Way. Perhaps it was all the Chaucer I…
Back to the Future at Toppesfield Vineyard
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Toppesfield Vineyard in Essex, to enjoy the excellent wine and luxury accommodation. It was the most ravishing of views. As the late summer…
Thornbury Castle Or Is It?
After walking along the Herefordshire Trail, Mark Bibby Jackson checks into Thornbury Castle hotel, close to Bristol, following in the footsteps of Henry VIII. Thornbury Castle would be the ideal…
Walking the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye
After his aborted attempt to walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds Mark Bibby Jackson has more success on the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye. One of the consequences of Covid and the…
5 Things to Do in Leicester: Richard III, Stilton and Pork Pies
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the varied things to do in Leicester, from discoverng a Car Park King, to eating pork pies and stilton. Ninety minutes is all it took for…
The Tudors: Passion, Power & Politics
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits the Holburne Museum Bath to see The Tudors: Passion, Power & Politics, a special collection of paintings that gives insight into a rich period of history. The…
Discover London Explored
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews London Explored, a photographic-led guide to London by Peter Dazeley published by Frances Lincoln. The greater you get to know London the more you realise how…
Chapel House, Thanet Kent Opens
Chapel House Estate in Thanet, East Kent, once a private family home, will be opened to the public for the first-time next spring, redesigned as an exclusive-use luxury destination venue…
Tailor Made Yucatan Holidays
Mexico is a wonderful place to visit, and how better to explore the North American country that on tailor made Yucatan holidays. Hordes of people fly into Cancún from North…
