Following on from my dinner date in Dusseldorf, this week I’ve moved on to (much!) warmer climes Barcelona. Barcelona is a fantastic all year round destination, benefiting from gentle sunshine 365 days a year. So if you’re planning a Barcelona trip in 2012, here’s a guide to the best...

I thought I’d throw something new into my travel blog mix this week and start integrating some posts which merge my two favourite things in the world – travel and food. Sort of like a ‘round the world in 80 dinner dates.’ First up is my most recent destination, and one which I loved so...

With Valentine’s Day coming up I thought I’d help all those petrol station flower givers out there with a romantic run down of the top four most romantic places in Europe. Feel free to add your favourite romantic travel spots in the comments below!River Seine, Paris Paris is a bit of a...

If it feels like an age before your next trip, why not bring a tiny taste of holidays into your home? Invite your favourite friends round and throw a dinner party themed around your favourite destination. Spain is a summer holiday favourite for most, and it’s super simple to do a great...

Those of you who follow this blog will know that I had successful and not so successful attempts at camping last year. It seems that the world and his wife are investing in pop-up tents in the hope of affordable, regular holidays – but it’d be interesting to know how many sheds are stuffed...

The nation seems to be in a collective mourning for the loss of festive fun. Combined with the horror of returning back to the dreaded grindstone and having to run yourself ragged on school/after school club runs, many of us are experiencing what is commonly known as ‘the January...

A trip to the theatre with the kids is an entertainment option that many people overlook once the annual ‘Panto’ trip has been enjoyed. However, if your little ones sat open mouthed through Cinderella or a nativity this Christmas, the time may be right to introduce trips to the theatre as...

For many people Christmas means hanging up the high heels and holing up at home until New Year’s Eve. However, if you fancy a change from lounging on the sofa hugging a mug of hot chocolate, then why not make this special time of year even more special with a trip away?If you think about...

One place that is surely on everyone’s wish list at this time of year is Lapland – particularly as the weather in the UK isn’t looking particularly promising for a white Christmas. However, it’s the lucky few who have the budget to stretch to a Lapland adventure,...

November is quickly whizzing by and the question on everyone’s lips is ‘How many shopping days till Christmas?!’ Christmas gift shopping, while it should be a pleasure, can often quickly become a chore, as we battle with crowds and loved one’s expectations.You can make your festive...