Strange Saintly Encounters – How to visit Maximón in Santiago Atitlan
The guidebooks didn’t mention the etiquette for meeting a saint. To be fair it hadn’t been on our radar either, yet here we were,…
Hi, I'm Heather, an English lass with a Scottish name who likes to call the whole world her home. I’m actually a rocket scientist, astronaut and trapeze artist, but since my family and friends all think I’m a copywriter, we’ll maybe stick with that for now! You'll often find me curled up in a castle with a weighty historical tome and a glass of rhubarb gin, truly believing that I was a princess in another life. I'm a huge fan of cowboys, jungles and blueberry muffins, but prefer to steer clear of dogs, sun loungers and public transport.
The guidebooks didn’t mention the etiquette for meeting a saint. To be fair it hadn’t been on our radar either, yet here we were,…
On March 23rd 2020, the UK went into lockdown, following many other countries across the world in their battle against Covid-19. I’ve been keeping…
Venice is one of the most popular places to visit in all of Europe, and stories of the summer crowds, over-tourism and long queues…
Despite being one of the most picturesque counties in the UK, Northumberland seems to have escaped the tourist hordes and has retained its wonderfully…
You don’t have to be a fan of art to fall in love with Antoni Gaudí. You may not have heard of him, but…
Sri Lanka is one of those enviable destinations that just seems to have it all. Endless swathes of golden sand, dense tropical forests teeming…
There are times when we’re unable to travel, perhaps because of illness or difficult financial situations, but even if you’re stuck at home, it…
With its medieval towns and sandy beaches Croatia is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque countries to visit in Europe. Yet venture beyond the…
We spent three nights at Bom Bom beach resort on Principe island. It’s one of the few luxury eco-hotels in Sao Tome and Principe,…
You never think it’s going to happen to you – needing emergency assistance whilst you’re abroad. Sure, you hear the horror stories, but let’s…
I’ve been to Prague twice. Once on an orchestra tour where I lugged around a double bass and performed in hidden churches dotted around…
Have you ever been frustrated at the lack of reliable location information available when you’re planning a trip somewhere new? Making sure you’ve got…