Europe

Scotland: Self-driving the Trossachs

Scotland: Self-driving the Trossachs

What could be better than exploring Scotland at the wheel of a classic V8 Aston Martin?

A surprising weekend break in Wroclaw

A surprising weekend break in Wroclaw

Ever heard of Wroclaw? You will soon. It's a European Capital of Culture for 2016. My weekend break here was full of surprises.

Family holidays: A castle adventure in Wales

Family holidays: A castle adventure in Wales

Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country! Sir Joseph of Lewes set out to explore some of the best of them.

The Trans Siberian railway: The world’s greatest journey

The Trans Siberian railway: The world’s greatest journey

5000 miles, 5 time zones - across vast plains, dusty deserts and the Siberian wilderness, all the way from Moscow to Beijing.

Hot dogs and cold days – Husky sledding in Finland

Hot dogs and cold days – Husky sledding in Finland

The ultimate way to experience arctic winter. Just you, the hush of the sled's skis and the patter of the dogs' feet.

Karelia by snowmobile – Russia’s undiscovered hinterland

Karelia by snowmobile – Russia’s undiscovered hinterland

With its frozen lakes and spirit beliefs, Karelia feels like a land from a children's story – apart from the snowmobiles.

Meet the Pillage People: A Viking encounter in Denmark

Meet the Pillage People: A Viking encounter in Denmark

Blood-thirsty tyrants or talented craftsmen and sailors? Denmark is the ideal place to really get to know the Vikings.

Douro Valley walking holidays – Walking the Port trail

Douro Valley walking holidays – Walking the Port trail

Dramatic scenery, fine food and - of course - excellent wine await... when you walk the Valley of Gold.