Today I'm sharing the second leg of my recent 12-day road trip around northern Spain with my friend Becky: the beautiful province of La Rioja, just over an hour's drive south of our starting point Bilbao on the other side of the Sierra Cantabria mountain range. La Rioja is world-famous for its high-quality wines and contains three separate wine-making regions . . .
A stay at Koto at The Point – minimalist eco cabins in Cornwall
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own.] Chris and I always love visiting Cornwall. The craggy coves and beaches, the fields and moors, the pretty harbour towns, the distinct cultural traditions combined with a thriving contemporary arts scene... It's unlike anywhere else in the UK, and it draws us back time and time again . . .
10 things to see & do in Bilbao, Spain
I've just got back from my annual holiday with my friend Becky and this year we embarked on a fantastic 12-day road trip around northern Spain. Our journey took us down through the Basque Country to the wine region of La Rioja, before we headed back northwards through the little-known province of Navarra and the elegant coastal hub of San Sebastián . . .
How to pack lightly & travel with carry-on luggage only
We all have our talents, and one of mine is packing lightly. I've got it down to a fine art, and people are always amazed when I head off for a fortnight or more with only a small wheelie case in tow. This weekend I'll be embarking on a 12-day road trip around northern Spain, and as usual I'll be travelling with cabin luggage only. It's years since I last checked anything into the hold . . .
Vipp Salaca River – a rustic Latvian log cabin with a minimalist Scandinavian interior
Over the last few years Danish brand Vipp has been steadily expanding its collection of bookable guest accommodation and the latest to be unveiled is a beautifully renovated log cabin in rural Latvia. One of the reasons why I'm so enchanted by the look of Vipp's guesthouses - and why I normally cover their launch here - is their clear sense of place . . .
A stay at Hotel Sct Thomas in Copenhagen
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] I spent last week in Denmark enjoying 3 Days of Design - Copenhagen's annual design festival, which sees hundreds of open showrooms, exhibitions, talks and workshops taking place around the city. It's one of my favourite events of the year, and I always come back brimming with ideas and inspiration. . . .
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