People tend to come to Verona for the day because of Romeo & Juliet. Others just pass through the airport before grabbing a hire-car. But I went to the opera, stayed for a few days, and ate and drunk like a local. This is how
My solo guide to Verona: opera, pasta, tiramisu and spritz Read More »
India can be very shouty. It’s industriously busy, loud (hope you like car horns!), spicy, dusty, and can slap you in the face culturally with a frying pan if you’re not mentally prepared. But then there’s Kerala. This is my guide on how to spend a few leisurely days solo in Fort Kochi. Mostly eating.
Fort Kochi: First Class Mutton Curry, south Indian breakfasts, and more Read More »
If you like your travel with a glass in your hand, a natty jumper, and nobody standing in your way while they take photos, October is your month.
3 Places to Take an Early Autumn Break in October Read More »
Love champagne? Love Hundred Years War history? A fan of gothic cathedrals? This guide covers where to stay and what to do if you’re a solo traveller wanting a short break in Reims
Guide to Reims: champagne and gothic cathedrals Read More »
I’d read that Brantôme was pretty. What I hadn’t appreciated was quite just how beautiful & charming this ivy-clad, stoney and medieval village actually is. Read my guide here
Brantôme in Brief: A Solo Traveller’s Guide to the Dordogne’s Prettiest Town Read More »
September is one of my favourite times of the year to go on holiday. Things are quieter, the summer heat has calmed, yet the nights are still long enough to enjoy a leisurely outdoor meal and glass of wine. Here are my top 3 suggestions
Late Breaks in September 2026: 3 Places Worth Booking Now Read More »
About 20 miles southwest of Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer tends to be overlooked by holidaymakers travelling between the UK and France. And that’s a shame because it’s ideal for a short relaxed break. Specially if you love seafood
Boulogne-sur-Mer: a guide for the chilled traveller on a short break Read More »
I recently did the round trip solo on SailLink’s route from Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer and I loved every adventurous part of it.
SailLink: review of the sailing catamaran ferry from Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer Read More »
Saint-Émilion is beautiful. A picturesque mediaeval village plopped on top of a hill, it has stunning views and great wines to boot. I would return in a heartbeat. Find out why
Saint-Émilion: Why I would go back. A short guide Read More »
The circumstances for my slide into early retirement weren’t exactly what I would have chosen. Like many people, life just dealt me a crappy hand of cards. But it also gifted me the opportunity to travel
Taking earlier-than-planned retirement Read More »