Discover Barcelona’s Festa Major de Sants ~ Like the Gràcia Festival but Smaller & More Local
Every August, the street parties of Barcelona’s Festa Major de Sants offer an authentic insight into modern-day life in the Catalan capital.
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In Deep at La Mercè’s Surreal Correfoc (Fire Run) ~ A Photo Journal (Barcelona)
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Romantic Things to Do in Mallorca ~ The Good Life Awaits
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Correfocs: The Devils & Fire Runs of Catalonia ~ Fiestas del Poble Sec (Barcelona)
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Exploring the Best of Barcelona with Buena Vista Bike Tours
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A Year of Travel / Where to Travel in 2019
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Glorious Things to Do in Seville, Spain ~ An Impassioned Guide
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Day-Tripping to Formentera from Ibiza ~ A Blissful One-Day Guide to the Smallest & Most Beautiful Balearic Island
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Latest Journals
Essential Things to Do in Marseille ~ The Rebel of the French Riviera
Discover the best things to do in Marseille and find out what makes this atypical French city so compelling – in just 2 days!
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Hiking the Hills of Rural Asturias, Where Past & Present are One…
This little rural-house-cum-bar had been my beacon for the last three hours I’d been hiking and huffing my way through the rural landscapes of Piloña in Asturias, northern Spain. This wasn’t the greeting I’d anticipated.
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Mr Porter Chophouse, Barcelona ~ Quality Steaks & Pucker Plonk
Taking over the space that once housed the fabled Roca MOO, Mr Porter is an atypical chop house and an equally indulgent space to…
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A Guide to Piloña ~ Asturias’s Best-Kept Secret
Cradled by a series of lush mountain ranges, forests and valleys, Piloña is the perfect rural basecamp from which to explore the “Natural Paradise”…
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GiGi Von Tapas, Barcelona ~ Where Every Day Feels Like Sunday
Whether you’re in need of a post-fiesta brunch, an evening feast with friends or a place to meet for drinks, GiGi Von Tapas is the sort of place you’ll want filed away in your mental Roladex of Barcelona restaurants.
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Best Things to Do in Bologna ~ Welcome to “La Grassa” (The Fat)
From tips on where to eat in the city nicknamed “La Grassa” (The Fat One) to advice on what see between meals, this is your guide to the very best things to do in Bologna.
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What to Do in Trento ~ A Double Dose of Alpine Italy
Whether you’re visiting for a lazy weekend or an adventurous hiking/ski holiday in the nearby Dolomites, here are the best things to see and do in the Alpine oasis of Trento, Italy.
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Exploring the Best of Barcelona with Buena Vista Bike Tours
With small groups, friendly guides and an admirable approach to responsible tourism, Buena Vista Bike Tours in Barcelona is a prime example of how all tour companies should be run.
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The Best of Naples + Day Trips to Pompeii, Vesuvius, Baia & the Amalfi Coast ~ That Neapolitan Hubris
Essential tips on what to see and do in the seductively archaic city of Naples, as well as a few pointers on exploring the nearby beauty spots.
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RECONQUISTA ~ An Ode to the Joys of Home
A journey round my apartment in Gijón, Asturias (northern Spain) – with video.
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Things to Do, See & Eat in Sète, Southern France ~ La Joie de Vivre Awaits
If you like to travel slow, eat copious amounts of seafood and skip the crowds, a trip to Sète (from Barcelona or pretty much anywhere in France) really should be on your itinerary.
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A Rural Retreat in Pola de Lena (Asturias, Northern Spain)
… a more simple way of life in ‘Green Spain’.
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Celebrate El Dia de Sant Jordi in Barcelona (April 23rd)
April 23rd in Barcelona is all about celebrating love, literature and Catalonia’s dragon-slaying patron saint. Here’s how and where to do it!
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H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel ~ Leafy Luxury in Barcelona’s Elegant Eixample Barrio (City Centre)
A hotel I can confidently recommend to anyone looking for a little romance and luxury within walking distance of Barcelona’s best bits.
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The Joy of Flying, or The Conundrum of Air Travel
When air travel is not only about getting somewhere, but about escaping everywhere.
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Exploring Israel’s Negev Desert with Adam Sela Jeep Tours
One of the highlights of my time is Israel was bouncing around the dusty Negev Desert on Adam Sela’s four-wheel-drive tour.
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Romantic Things to Do in Mallorca ~ The Good Life Awaits
As the largest of Spain’s blissful Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a distillation of all that makes Mediterranean life so alluring.
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A Stroll by the Sea / Gijón Photo Journal
I’ve always been something of an idealist. When I moved to Barcelona, it was all about living ‘the good life on the Mediterranean’. I…
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Gijón Carnaval ~ Blanco Y Negro Photo Journal
‘Carnaval’ is to Spain as Halloween is to the US and UK. A chance to get dressed up as a monster or your favourite…
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Asturias Journals (Northern Spain)
Hiking the Hills of Rural Asturias, Where Past & Present are One…
This little rural-house-cum-bar had been my beacon for the last three hours I’d been hiking and huffing my way through the rural landscapes of Piloña in Asturias, northern Spain. This wasn’t the greeting I’d anticipated.
A Guide to Piloña ~ Asturias’s Best-Kept Secret
Cradled by a series of lush mountain ranges, forests and valleys, Piloña is the perfect rural basecamp from which to explore the “Natural Paradise”…
RECONQUISTA ~ An Ode to the Joys of Home
A journey round my apartment in Gijón, Asturias (northern Spain) – with video.
A Rural Retreat in Pola de Lena (Asturias, Northern Spain)
… a more simple way of life in ‘Green Spain’.
A Stroll by the Sea / Gijón Photo Journal
I’ve always been something of an idealist. When I moved to Barcelona, it was all about living ‘the good life on the Mediterranean’. I…
Gijón Carnaval ~ Blanco Y Negro Photo Journal
‘Carnaval’ is to Spain as Halloween is to the US and UK. A chance to get dressed up as a monster or your favourite…
Hiking Gijón’s Coastal Path ~ The Joy of Winter Sunshine
Life in Asturias is less about sophisticated urban living and more about connecting with nature and the ‘Costa Verde’. To see why, all you…
Moving to Gijón, Asturias (Northern Spain) & Why I Left Barcelona
Dear friends, family and fellow drifters, I have some personal news that I wanted to share with you, a sort of quick life update…
Celebrating Love and Life in Northern Spain ~ A Photo Journal
Northern Spain seems to have a way of drawing me back. For one reason or another I have visited this rugged “Green Coast” more than any other part of my adoptive home country.
What to Eat & Drink in Asturias, Northern Spain ~ A Foodie’s Guide
Based on countless food-filled trips to visit my girlfriend’s family (Rosana is from Asturias), this is my essential gastronomical guide to Asturias.
Essential Things to Do and See in Asturias, Northern Spain ~ An Inside Guide
Based on the last few years of visiting my girlfriend’s friends and family that live in this outrageously beautiful part of northern Spain.
Barcelona Journals
Discover Barcelona’s Festa Major de Sants ~ Like the Gràcia Festival but Smaller & More Local
Every August, the street parties of Barcelona’s Festa Major de Sants offer an authentic insight into modern-day life in the Catalan capital.
Mr Porter Chophouse, Barcelona ~ Quality Steaks & Pucker Plonk
Taking over the space that once housed the fabled Roca MOO, Mr Porter is an atypical chop house and an equally indulgent space to…
GiGi Von Tapas, Barcelona ~ Where Every Day Feels Like Sunday
Whether you’re in need of a post-fiesta brunch, an evening feast with friends or a place to meet for drinks, GiGi Von Tapas is the sort of place you’ll want filed away in your mental Roladex of Barcelona restaurants.
Exploring the Best of Barcelona with Buena Vista Bike Tours
With small groups, friendly guides and an admirable approach to responsible tourism, Buena Vista Bike Tours in Barcelona is a prime example of how all tour companies should be run.
Celebrate El Dia de Sant Jordi in Barcelona (April 23rd)
April 23rd in Barcelona is all about celebrating love, literature and Catalonia’s dragon-slaying patron saint. Here’s how and where to do it!
H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel ~ Leafy Luxury in Barcelona’s Elegant Eixample Barrio (City Centre)
A hotel I can confidently recommend to anyone looking for a little romance and luxury within walking distance of Barcelona’s best bits.
Best Souvenirs & Gift Shops in Barcelona ~ What & Where to Buy Your Catalan Keepsakes
Fallen in love with Barcelona? Want to invest in something special to take home and remind you of your time in the Catalan capita?…
Edition Barcelona (5*) ~ The New Standard for Hip Hotels
If you’re looking at hip boutiques in the centre of Barcelona and want something a little bit more progressive, you’ll struggle to find anywhere that competes with this new trailblazer.
Discover Barcelona’s Modernista Hospital de Sant Pau ~ A Salubrious Guide
Just a short stroll away from Gaudí’s emblematic Sagrada Familia, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau is one of the most spectacular examples of Catalan modernism in Barcelona. A must for all architecture lovers.
Discover Casa Vicens (Barcelona) ~ Gaudí’s First Ever House Design
Commissioned by business magnate Manuel Vicens, Casa Vicens was the first house Antoni Gaudí ever designed and is credited for inspiring the Catalan Modernisme architectural movement.
In Deep at La Mercè’s Surreal Correfoc (Fire Run) ~ A Photo Journal (Barcelona)
Held over four days every September, as summer turns to autumn, La Mercè celebrates Barcelona’s patron saint and is unquestionably the city’s largest and…
All Those Food Market ~ Discover Barcelona’s Creative Gastro Community
Celebrate Barcelona’s creative culinary community at All Those – one of Barcelona’s original pop-up foodie markets.
Day & Night at Barcelona’s Gràcia Festival ~ A Papier-Mâché Playground (Photo Journal)
Barcelona’s street parties are legendary but the Festa Major de Gràcia (held every August) is the biggest and the best. A photo journal.
Correfocs: The Devils & Fire Runs of Catalonia ~ Fiestas del Poble Sec (Barcelona)
Photo Journal: The anarchic ’diables’ (devils) of Catalunya and their explosive ‘correfocs’ (fire runs) are immensely important features of Catalan culture.
Muse & Master: The Titillating Tale of Gala Dalí
There’s a reason why Dalí signed his work as ‘Gala Salvador Dalí’. Many reasons, in fact…
FLC’s Barcelona Architecture Tour: Exploring Barcelona’s Lesser-Known Architectural Marvels
There are so many fascinating architectural designs and stories to uncover in Barcelona – Rafael Gómez-Moriana shares some of the very best on FLC’s Barcelona Architecture Tour.
Photo Journal: Escaping Barcelona ~ A Day at Vilassar de Mar
An escape from the sticky July heat and maddening crowds of Barcelona.
Barcelona: Live Jazz on the Rooftop of Gaudi’s La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
Enjoy live jazz, Catalan cava and romantic city views from the rooftop of one of Antoni Gaudi’s most famous buildings.
Best Wine Bars, Bodegas & Tastings in Barcelona ~ ¡Salud!
From dusty old bodegas where you can pour your plonk straight from the barrel to trendy wine bars specialising in natural and organic wines from the local vineyards of Catalonia – this is where to tip a few vinos back in Barcelona!
My Favourite Tapas Bars in Barcelona ~ A Completely Unobjective Guide
A small selection of my personal favourite tapas bars in Barcelona – perfect at any time of day or night, and on any budget.
All Spain Journals
Discover Barcelona’s Festa Major de Sants ~ Like the Gràcia Festival but Smaller & More Local
Every August, the street parties of Barcelona’s Festa Major de Sants offer an authentic insight into modern-day life in the Catalan capital.
How to Spend 1 or 2 Days in Málaga: Best Things to Do in 48 Hours
See and do the best of Málaga in just two days.
Hiking the Hills of Rural Asturias, Where Past & Present are One…
This little rural-house-cum-bar had been my beacon for the last three hours I’d been hiking and huffing my way through the rural landscapes of Piloña in Asturias, northern Spain. This wasn’t the greeting I’d anticipated.
Mr Porter Chophouse, Barcelona ~ Quality Steaks & Pucker Plonk
Taking over the space that once housed the fabled Roca MOO, Mr Porter is an atypical chop house and an equally indulgent space to…
A Guide to Piloña ~ Asturias’s Best-Kept Secret
Cradled by a series of lush mountain ranges, forests and valleys, Piloña is the perfect rural basecamp from which to explore the “Natural Paradise”…
GiGi Von Tapas, Barcelona ~ Where Every Day Feels Like Sunday
Whether you’re in need of a post-fiesta brunch, an evening feast with friends or a place to meet for drinks, GiGi Von Tapas is the sort of place you’ll want filed away in your mental Roladex of Barcelona restaurants.
Exploring the Best of Barcelona with Buena Vista Bike Tours
With small groups, friendly guides and an admirable approach to responsible tourism, Buena Vista Bike Tours in Barcelona is a prime example of how all tour companies should be run.
10 Romantic Things to Do in Malaga
Sitting on the southern coast of Spain, Malaga is a stunning coastal city that is the perfect romantic getaway for honeymoons and anniversaries alike….
RECONQUISTA ~ An Ode to the Joys of Home
A journey round my apartment in Gijón, Asturias (northern Spain) – with video.
A Rural Retreat in Pola de Lena (Asturias, Northern Spain)
… a more simple way of life in ‘Green Spain’.
Celebrate El Dia de Sant Jordi in Barcelona (April 23rd)
April 23rd in Barcelona is all about celebrating love, literature and Catalonia’s dragon-slaying patron saint. Here’s how and where to do it!
H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel ~ Leafy Luxury in Barcelona’s Elegant Eixample Barrio (City Centre)
A hotel I can confidently recommend to anyone looking for a little romance and luxury within walking distance of Barcelona’s best bits.
Italy Journals
Best Things to Do in Bologna ~ Welcome to “La Grassa” (The Fat)
From tips on where to eat in the city nicknamed “La Grassa” (The Fat One) to advice on what see between meals, this is your guide to the very best things to do in Bologna.
What to Do in Trento ~ A Double Dose of Alpine Italy
Whether you’re visiting for a lazy weekend or an adventurous hiking/ski holiday in the nearby Dolomites, here are the best things to see and do in the Alpine oasis of Trento, Italy.
The Best of Naples + Day Trips to Pompeii, Vesuvius, Baia & the Amalfi Coast ~ That Neapolitan Hubris
Essential tips on what to see and do in the seductively archaic city of Naples, as well as a few pointers on exploring the nearby beauty spots.
Rome: Things to Know Before You Go to the Eternal City
We’ve all seen it in the movies, now let’s see if it’s true… It’s easy to get carried away by the romance of Rome…
Best Things to Do in Rome ~ A Guide for First Time Visitors in the ‘Eternal City’
From advice on the the best way to visit the Vatican City, Roman Forum and Colosseum to tips on where to eat & drink the best pizza, pasta, gelato, wine and coffee in Rome, these are what I believe to be the best things to see, do and eat in Rome. Andiamo!
Welcome Piram Hotel (4*), Rome – Timeless Style in the Centro Storico
Housed in a converted palazzo, this classic 4-star hotel is conveniently located in Rome’s Centro Storico (historic heart).
France Journals
Essential Things to Do in Marseille ~ The Rebel of the French Riviera
Discover the best things to do in Marseille and find out what makes this atypical French city so compelling – in just 2 days!
Things to Do, See & Eat in Sète, Southern France ~ La Joie de Vivre Awaits
If you like to travel slow, eat copious amounts of seafood and skip the crowds, a trip to Sète (from Barcelona or pretty much anywhere in France) really should be on your itinerary.
Best Things to Do in Montpellier, France in 1 or 2 Days ~ A Flâneur’s Guide
Nuzzled away deep in the south of France, just outside the region of Provence and only 10 km from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier is undeniably one of the most charming cities in Europe.
Top 6 Wine Bars in Paris ~ A Sommelier’s Guide
Paris-based wine connoisseur Preston Mohr from Paris by the Glass reveals his favourite wine bars in the City of Light.
8 Best Things to Do in Paris | A No Bullsh*t Guide
This is my straight-talking guide to the best things to do in Paris. I’ve tailored it specifically for those who are short on time and…
No Money, No Honey: Paris from the Inside
They say that Paris is modernising and changing, but I discovered that the classic, ancient pleasures of Paris are still alive and well… “Don’t…
UK Journals
When I Think of Wales
When I think of Wales, I think of home. I think of my friends and family… my sunburned youth. Of endless days at the beach, chasing waves and girls. Summers spent in soggy tents and cars without air conditioning.
Christmas Photo Journal: When There Were Wolves in Wales
I’ve been home in Wales for the last week or so, catching up with old friends and family. Drinking endless pints of Guinness and…
All Aboard! Dreamy Steam Train Journeys in the English Countryside
From heritage railway lines in Somerset to narrow gauge lines in Cumbria, here are the best steam train journeys in Britain today!
Jamón, Jamón! ~ Talking Spanish Ham with Brindisa’s Charcuterie Specialist
Ever wondered what the difference is between jamón serrano and jamón ibérico?
Middle East Journals
Exploring Israel’s Negev Desert with Adam Sela Jeep Tours
One of the highlights of my time is Israel was bouncing around the dusty Negev Desert on Adam Sela’s four-wheel-drive tour.
5 Best Islands to Visit in Kuwait
Whether you’re in search of history and culture or watersports and body bronzing, here are the 5 best islands to visit in Kuwait.
Essential Things to Do in Jordan ~ Welcome to the Middle East
My guide to the very best things to do in Jordan – everything from Petra and Amman to the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum desert.
