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A few hours in Parma

I came to Parma on a stifling hot day in July. No one in their right mind would recommend you visiting Parma at this…

Paris, in 40 photos & 20 songs

Here are 40 pictures I took from my latest jaunt to Paris. Pictures are taken with my humble iPhone 4s. To accompany the pictures…

21 best free travel apps for travelling around the UK in 2023

Even for a non-techie, the world of mobile apps can be a genuinely exciting one. Constantly developing, expanding and responding to a demanding, connected…

More to Scots food than Haggis & Deep Fried Mars bars?

One of the reasons I love coming back to Scotland is for the food. Think Scotland and the first culinary delicacy that pops…

House Sitting 101: Or How to Travel the World for Free

Last year my girlfriend and I spent nine months living in France, rent-free. We were house sitters which means we looked after other…

In praise of the museum cafe

Last weekend. It was cold, raining and we were lost in the confusing maze of canals of Amsterdam. The rain was…

Where to find free music concerts when visiting Europe

Whichever city I am travelling to in Europe or indeed anywhere in the world, I love to check out the local music scene….

48 Hours in Nuremberg

Tourism isn’t always pretty. Sometimes, it’s difficult to swallow. It’s about confronting the past and learning from the mistakes made. In the case…

10 of the best cheap places to stay in Paris ( Updated July 2023)

As a followup to my popular 7 of the best budget places to stay in London, I thought I’d turn the spotlight on the best…

Budget Travel Tip: Book a late deal holiday

I am relaunching the old series of ‘We ask the Budget Travel Experts’ where I interview some of the leading experts in Budget…