Europe on $5 a day

I have always loved my mum’s stories of her travels around Europe with her girlfriends in the early 70s. She was 24 years old when she set off in 1969 with her copy of one of the world’s first travel guides: Europe on $5 a Day.

Cycling by numbers in the Netherlands

Every time we reach an intersection, Rowan calls out a number and I follow the corresponding…

Jet lag

Being jet lagged is like being sick. It’s outside your control. A complete disruption of your circadian rhythm and normal routine. You fly for…

Edinburgh at night

Edinburgh at night is a spooky city. As the commuter and tourist crowds disappear the streets seem empty and the alleys full…

Free tours

I recommend taking free tours where they are available, especially if they are organised by a tourist organisation or city authority as this increases the quality. These are often gold as you see areas you might have normally missed and get a glimpse of a places history and culture. If they are no good you…