Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break
My wife and I were in need of a break. My criteria was peace and quiet, quality rooms with a great bed and shower. I wanted comfy sun loungers that I din’t need to fight for and high standards all round. We opted for Tivoli, La Caleta. It’s located next door to the H10 and…
Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food
Stockport is on the border of Cheshire and Lancashire, once home to an industry that made top end cultivated hemp. This…
The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
My wife and I took a trip out towards Blackburn. The countryside in this part of Lancashire retains its authentic look…
Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit
Today we stopped for a quick lunch at Barton Grange, Garstang in their restaurant. The garden centre here is probably the…
The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton
It was probably the hottest day of the year and we had a day out with friends in Buxton. Little did…
Porto Bay Teatro, Porto – A quiet, clean and centrally located boutique hotel
Porto in Portugal has a lot to offer for a city break and choosing the right location could be a challenge…
Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance
My wife and I, together with friends, planned a short break to Porto, found on the Douro River which runs from…
Nairobi, Kenya – 36 hours that surprised me
Our trip to Tanzania in February 2025 ended with a week in the sun in Nungwi, Zanzibar. We had an early…
Olmara Camp, Serengeti, Tanzania – An immersive experience like no other
Nowhere on earth can you find as much rich cultural history as the African continent, where the oldest human remains were…
The Hadzebe and Datooga Tribes, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania – A humbling experience to see their way of life
The Hadza, or Hadzabe (Wahadzabe, in Swahili), are a protected hunter-gatherer Tanzanian Indigenous ethnic group primarily based in Baray, an administrative ward within Karatu District in southwest Arusha…
Kisimi Ngeda Lodge, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania – A hidden gem of tranquillity
Our journey towards the Serengeti in the large Land Cruiser, driven expertly by our guide and driver Emanuelle, took us first…
Katambunga House, Arusha, Tanzania – The perfect accommodation to the start of a safari adventure
We landed at JRO International Airport and were met by our driver, Emanuelle, from Metambezi Safaris. Although we were exhausted, we…
Who and What inspired us for our next adventure when we visited “Destinations”, The Manchester Travel Show in January 2024.
We enjoy travelling to parts of the world that show us beautiful scenery, other cultures, and general ways of life. We…
Lacock, National Trust – A delightful quintessential village
Over towards the southwest of England, not far from what the locals call “Baarth”—Bath to a Northerner like me—is the gorgeous…
Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire – The quirkiest garden I have ever visited
We often travel up and down the M6 motorway, the link between the North and South. However, on a recent trip,…
