Travel Blog and Insights
I should really update my Travel Blog more regularly than I do, particularly as I write for other publications and clients. But just as builders rarely maintain their own homes, so too travel writers don’t spend as much time on their own blogs.
I have below a little selection of my writing about some of my travels, and I promise to do better in 2027. I hope that these articles will inspire you to travel with added curiosity and to enjoy some of the places and experiences around the world that I have enjoyed
Wine Tourism in Ribero del Duero
Interest in wine tourism, or including visits to wineries in a holiday, is growing steadily but surely. The reason is probably that we are taking slowing down on holiday more seriously. We want to explore the destination we are visiting in greater depth. Food and wine...
National Wine Day in Moldova 2026
Moldova maybe one of the smallest countries in Europe, but its National Wine Day held in the first weekend of October is one of the biggest wine festivals, ranking about 4th in the terms of numbers of visitors. Its wines may not be familiar to you, being relatively...
The Seven Secrets of Bologna
A town or city will always have some secrets. Bologna boasts seven, although as some can be a little hard to access, I have included an additional secret. They are little points to go and see, which will help you to uncover a little more of the city, but should be...
Thalassotherapy in Normandy
Introduction For people looking for a quick wellness break, thalassotherapy in Normandy should be an obvious destination, but seems to be overlooked by travellers from the UK. Perhaps we are too eager to motor down to the warmer south so we roll off the ferry and...
Holiday Ideas for Next Year
A travel agent or consultant is always looking for new holiday ideas, new places for a special holiday. But we can’t travel everywhere and try out everything, so we are very much dependent on the strength of our business relationships with suppliers from all over the...
Showcasing the best holidays in Germany
Introduction A wet and windy Wednesday night coupled with a tube strike made me question whether I really wanted to attend a travel trade event put on by Germany.Travel to encourage us to take our holidays in Germany. I’m glad that I made the effort. The event did...
Staying in a Trulli in Puglia
One of the unique features of Puglia is the possibility of staying in Trulli, or a Masseria, the traditional buildings of Puglia, and which are not really found to any extent anywhere else. The Trulli (singular (Trullo) are old buildings with a conical roof piled on...
Amorita Resort…It’s a little darling
The Amorita Resort in Bohol in the Philippines stands apart from the other resorts on the popular Alona Beach if only because it stands on a low cliff overlooking the beach. One of its two infinity pools looks down on the beach, asking its guests why they would want...
Why do guests keep returning to the Rancho la Puerta?
“Siempre Mejor.” Always better. It’s why guest keep returning to the Rancho La Puerta It’s one of the sayings of Edmond Szekely, who co- founded with his wife, Deborah, Rancho La Puerto, now one of the world’s best wellness resorts. It rather sums up what...
Do you need to like Port to visit Porto?
Porto has long been associated with Port, but even if Port is not your drink, there are still so many reasons to visit Porto, and I shall outline a few in this post. A port celebrating Port will have to wait for another time. The...