We were not meant to go to Boen Gaard because we were in the vicinity to cover the launch of Norway's first Underwater restaurant, Under. The restaurant was architected by Snohetta, in the southerly town of Lindesnes, Norway, and was exceptional, half on the water and half under, thus the name. When the Under launch was finished, a group of Portugu...

Usually, and in terms of human memory function, it is not the destination that is remembered as much as what happens within the destination, and often the journey toward the destination. In this Memoryscapes feature it was Casas do Coro, another time where we traveled to a place we knew nothing about. It was one of the exceptional offbeat, off boat...

Strolling through The Regent's Park to the first 2023 season production at the Open Air Theatre, brought home to me just how much I enjoy this place - and how great it was to be back. This open space is to London what Central Park is to New York, and visiting is always a pleasure, particularly in springtime. Londoners and visitors alike spread them...

​When I visited Gloucester I was surprised to find a dock so far inland let alone a lightship! ​Visiting Gloucester was one of those 'follow your nose' days for me as I had a day to kill after attending a friend's wedding at the nearby Elmore Court. I'd popped into one of the many restaurants in the docks the night before the wedding and quickly fe...

As the modern traveller evolves, they crave a unique, personal and luxurious experience. This is one of the reasons why barge cruises are growing in popularity. Primarily cruising on canals in European countries, these barges offer more than meets the eye. Many barges offer amenities like open bars and fine cuisine. Barge cruises serve a small numb...

The German city of Düsseldorf is capital city of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It sits mainly on the right hand (eastern) bank of the River Rhine. The city is known for its Altbier (old town), vibrant nightlife, carnival and other major events such as the Kirmes fun fair, which attracts some four million thrill seekers for 10 days every summ...