Spain without Tourists – Nightmare or Utopia?
Attracting around 83 million tourists every year, Spain is the second most visited country in the world. So what happens when a global pandemic grinds international travel to a halt? Is the country falling apart with the loss of an…
Nit de Sant Joan: Fire, Cava, Coca, and Questionable Health and Safety
Discover everything you need to know about the Nit de Sant Joan, including its origin, and where, when, and how it's celebrated today.
Top 5 Things to do for Free in Barcelona this Summer
After more than two long months of confinement, Barcelonians have never been as hungry to sink their teeth into their vibrant, Mediterranean home. There’s always a tonne of things to do, but how can you enjoy yourself this summer without…
10 Ways to Have a Holiday at Home This Summer
With strict social distancing measures and severe travel restrictions in place, the chances of getting away on a foreign holiday this summer look slim. But try not to feel too glum about not jetting off to hotter climes, I’ve compiled…
10 Things You Should Know Before Going to India
In my final post about India, I’m sharing ten practical tips that any visitor should know before setting foot in this mesmerizing and bamboozling country. Follow this advice to avoid being charged over the odds for transport, falling foul of…
Wildlife SOS India
For most travellers to India, the city of Agra in the small northern state of Uttar Pradesh is synonymous with the glorious Taj Mahal palace. While the spectacular Taj definitely deserves its place on the well-trodden tourist trail around north…
India: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Part 2 – The Bad and The Ugly)
In contrast to Part One of this article, we're going to look past the glitz and glamour of the Taj Mahal, pull back the glittering veils of the vibrantly-coloured saris and step out of the kitchen of tantalising aromas to…
India: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Find out all about the whirlwind of colour, curries and commotion during my whistle-stop tour of North India starting in Delhi and ending in the Thar desert...
Calçotada – A Catalan Onion Orgy
Ever eaten more than 10 onions in one sitting? Or accidentally poured red wine into your eyeballs from a great height? If you answered no to any of the above, you probably haven’t participated in the great Catalan tradition of…
Top 10 Tips for Performing in Rio’s Sambódromo
Ever wondered what it’s like to perform in Rio’s carnival parade in the Sambódromo? Performing there for the first time and not sure what to expect? Then read my Top 10 Tips to avoid costume slip ups (or slip outs),…
