Set in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, La Rochelle is a city steeped in architectural and maritime history. With just enough to see but not enough to overwhelm your itinerary, La Rochelle is perfect for a quick weekend trip away…
We may be nearing the end of winter, but it’s still inescapably the last bit of this season with spring days still a distant dream. Mornings are still welcomed with a thin layer of frost and popping out without being…
Christmas is fast approaching and will soon be knocking at our doors. As well as the mayhem and chaos that usually ensues in December with last minute present buying and the panic of the Christmas shop (does anyone else’s local…
‘Tis the season… well, it’s almost the season. Eggnog lattes are out, Christmas parties are on the horizon and decorations around cities and towns are going up. So, if you’re feeling in the festive mood, here is our guide to…
With longer nights and wetter days (especially in the UK), autumn is a perfect time to finally pick up and brush off the thin layer of dust that’s settled on the books sitting on our bedside tables. But, in case…
There’s something special about autumn: that strange in-between state of summer and Christmas, when leaves turn into beautiful shades of red, you’re dodging falling conkers as you walk down the street, and you’re not so cold yet that you’re lamenting…