How to explore the fairytale castles of Sintra, Portugal

Ethereal, magical and spellbinding are just three words that can be used to describe Sintra, [...]

The best things to do in Stratford Upon Avon in a weekend

Stratford Upon Avon is a fantastic town, full of stunning historic buildings, quirky shops, and [...]

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How to spend 3 days in Lisbon with kids

Set over seven hills, Lisbon is a beautiful city of colours, tiles and viewpoints.  We [...]

The Apple Farm: luxury glamping in Shakespeare’s England

Camping is something that I used to love doing when I was a kid.  I’ve [...]

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Explore the Valleys: the best days out in South Wales

A couple of weeks ago we headed off to the Valleys in South Wales for [...]

How to see Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan

If you’re visiting Japan in winter, well, it’s the perfect time to head to Yamanouchi [...]

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Stay in a traditional British Inn: a review of the Bath Arms at Longleat

A traditional country pub and inn on the Wiltshire/Somerset border in south west England, the [...]

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10 of the Best Days Out in the East Midlands

There is so much to do in the East Midlands. The East Midlands includes the [...]

The best things to do in Tokyo with kids: a 5 day Tokyo itinerary

Tokyo is the ultimate city break – yes, even with kids!  There is so much [...]

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Walk in the footsteps of samurai at the best castles in Japan

Japan has some of the most beautiful castles in the world.  You should definitely make [...]