Xi’an is famous around the world as the home of the Terracotta Warriors. They are the single biggest reason that visitors come to the city. But I think it is a real pity if this is all you come to Shaanxi to see. Don’t get me wrong, the Terracotta Warriors are truly incredible. But ...
LONDON PUBS AND DRINKING SPOTS: A LOCAL’S COMPLETE GUIDE
It has taken nearly a decade of intensive research to pull together this ultimate London pubs guide… A tough job, but I felt someone had to do it. It will come as no surprise that drinking is a big part of the British social life. Every second, the British drink 247 pints of beer and 232 ...
MY FAVOURITE WALKS AND WILD SWIMS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
Writing this post in sunny Muscat is really making me pine for the Lake District! As glorious as Arabia is, it is hard not to miss the lush green countryside of the UK as we head into the sweltering desert summer. And there are few places greener and lusher than the Lake District! The Lake ...
A LONG WEEKEND IN ZAKYNTHOS
I have a confession to make. Before I went to Zakynthos, I didn’t have particularly high hopes. I had images of sunburnt Brits downing cheap drinks in soulless all-night bars. But wow, was I wrong! We booked on a whim for a long birthday weekend and Zakynthos was, and remains, one of the most ...
A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO EDINBURGH
No matter where I am in the world, and no matter how amazing the destination, my heart will always be in Scotland. And Edinburgh is the city I start to pine for when I am away from home for too long. I am therefore very excited to share my favourite spots with you - and also a bit nervous to ...