The Blue Lagoon is at the top of the list for most visitors to Iceland. This well-instagrammed Iceland lagoon is very busy for good reason – it offers a unique and immersive experience. There are quite a few options on the Iceland Blue Lagoon website – but how do you decide which of the Blue …

The Ayrshire region of Scotland sits on the southwest coast and enjoys considerably better weather than most of the country. This is also Robert Burns country – you can’t miss him and his influence when exploring the area. It is also home to some lovely beaches, fantastic castles, great food, stunning drives and much more. …

Dumfries and Galloway is the least visited area of Scotland – I have no idea why. The region is absolutely stunning, tends much more towards good weather relative to the rest of Scotland and there are some fantastic things to do in Dumfries and Galloway. From the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse to Wigtown Scotland to …

Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities. It has so much history, so much character, and so much to do when you visit. I have now been there several times and there are always different things on offer. This trip I decided to do something I had never done before – explore Edinburgh underground by …

Clapham Junction is the busiest train station in all of Europe based on the number of trains that use it. And the busiest in the UK based on interchanges between services. However, in the past, Clapham Junction has been quite the wasteland when it has come to getting a decent coffee or a meal. Thank …

Earlsfield is rapidly becoming a London foodie destination. Craft beer, roasting coffee beans on-site, and ruthless turn over on poor performing restaurants have all kicked in. Only one stop from Clapham Junction Station and a walk or bus ride from Tooting Bec station a visit to some Earlsfield restaurants and cafes is now well worth …

I am spoilt when it comes to Spas. When I visited Ockenden Manor Spa I had been at Kamalaya in Koh Samui only 3 weeks earlier. They are very different spa experiences – particularly when it comes to service. But Ockenden Manor Cuckfield was lovely in a uniquely English way – anyway here is my …

As an Australian who was living in London for 12 years, it had gotten to the point that I felt like a bit of a disgrace for never having visited Gallipoli. The battle at Gallipoli took place in 1915 and is a story known by all Australians and New Zealanders. Today there are memorials and …

Istanbul is one of my favorite cities – I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re curious about the Middle East and Northern Africa but a bit unsure about scheduling a big trip. It is also a fantastic long weekend away from …

I first read about Inside the Volcano Iceland four years ago. As soon as I read that this dormant volcano was the only place in the world where you could actually go inside a volcano – and do it on a day tour – I was hooked. I pulled the page featuring the Inside the …