The Rare Welsh Bit

Portugal

3 Unmissable Cruises from Southampton with MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises from Southampton to various destinations. Pictured, a MSC Seaside sailing through the sea.

Perched on the balcony of your luxury cabin, you admire the postcard-worthy views while basking in the salty sea breeze and savouring sips of ice-cold Champagne. Reflecting on a day spent making cherished memories with your nearest and dearest – all from the comfort of your state-of-the-art vessel – you begin to plan tomorrow’s itinerary, […] Read more…

5 Must-Visit UK and European Restaurants

Hake at Native in Neal's Yard, Covent Garden

Do you travel to eat? Read on to discover five of my favourite UK and European restaurants to add to your food travel bucket list! “Food tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of place in order to get a sense of place.” — World Food Travel Association Last week, I wrote a […] Read more…

The Best Neighbourhoods To Stay In Lisbon

A yellow tram travelling through a cobbled street in Lisbon, Portugal.

Lisbon, Portugal’s sun-kissed capital, has long been a favourite destination for travellers seeking a mix of history, culture, and vibrant city life. Famous for its charming streets, iconic yellow trams, and delicious pastéis de nata, Lisbon is a city that effortlessly blends the old with the new. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an […] Read more…

5 Delectable Dining Experiences From 10 Years of Culinary Travel

Nasi Lemak

This month, I’m excited to be co-hosting Adventures of a London Kiwi, Binny’s Food and Travel and SilverSpoon London’s August Travel Link-up. We’re writing about the most memorable meals from our travels and we’re inviting our fellow travel bloggers to join in! To get involved, simply write a blog post about the most stand-out dining […] Read more…

My Top Food Travel Moments, Told By Photos

Baby spinach, lobster and truffle oil salad from Nobu restaurant in Doha - a top food travel experience.

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” said the Chinese. Even the most articulate of writers are limited by what they can say using words alone. A well-written article might make me feel interested, engaged, informed – perhaps even uplifted or even humoured – but a picture-perfect photograph knows no bounds. The mere glimpse of […] Read more…