[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] Few places have captured my heart the way Finnish Lapland did. I loved the vast skies and the fresh Arctic air (the cleanest in the world, apparently). I loved the frozen lakes and the silent forests, with their towering pine trees and spruces twisted into otherworldly shapes under the weight of snow . . .
A stay at Design Hotel Levi in Finnish Lapland
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] I've spoken before about my love of travelling to cold destinations, and Lapland - the remote, sparsely populated region that stretches across northern Finland - has always held near-mystical appeal. I've long dreamt of visiting in winter to experience its silent, snow-covered wilderness . . .
Sunset & starling murmurations on the Somerset Levels
Although I love living in a city, I always appreciate escaping to the countryside for a few hours, and I'm lucky that Bristol is within easy reach of some of the most beautiful parts of the UK. One of my favourite areas to visit is the Somerset Levels - a vast swathe of wildlife-rich plains and wetlands whose watery vistas and ever-changing light always feed my soul . . .
A stylish chalet break in the French Alps
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] I love winter travel - some of my favourite holidays have taken me to frozen landscapes such as Iceland and West Sweden, and I'd choose snow and ice over a tropical beach any day. That said, I've always shied away from booking stays in classic ski destinations . . .
A visit to Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden
I shared my top tips for a city break in Edinburgh last week, but there was one particular place which I loved so much - and which had me snapping away with my camera to such an extent - that I couldn't resist dedicating a separate post to it: the Royal Botanic Garden . . .
Top tips for a city break in Edinburgh
It's time for another travel guide, this time covering the fantastic city of Edinburgh. Chris has to go to the Scottish capital for work several times a year, and we've been talking about combining it with a weekend break for ages. We finally made it happen last month, so I wanted to share my top tips on where to stay, eat, drink, shop and explore . . .
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