Month: May 2024

If you're looking to experience genuine regional Portuguese cuisine, just like your Portuguese mother might make, in a charming, slightly worn Moorish mansion, then Casa do Alentejo in Lisbon is…

In February, despite the cold and the threat of snow in Bristol, we headed to Wales for a weekend on the Gower to celebrate my husband’s birthday with the family.…

Imagine a place with stunning Caribbean beaches where you can fly affordably without needing a passport. Sounds too good to be true? Well, Puerto Rico offers all that and more,…

If you're in your 50s, you might find yourself feeling a bit envious of your children's gap year adventures and wondering, "Why should they have all the fun?" I've watched…

My assistant Nancy, an avid golfer, recently enjoyed a stay at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, which we won in the Passports with Purpose Giveaway. Living in the…

Copenhagen is known for its gourmet scene, with Michelin-starred restaurants being quite common. However, dining out in the city can be expensive. A meal at a nice restaurant can easily…

Astrid Ruffhead takes us on a scenic drive along Sardinia's west coast, from the lively capital of Cagliari to the coastal resort of Alghero, with a stop at the candle…

As a child, my family loved camping, traveling through Europe with all our gear packed into our Morris Minor. My parents' adventurous spirit clearly influenced me. However, I remember the…

As summer was winding down, I decided to spend a day cycling in Dorset with my daughter. Dorset is one of England’s most picturesque counties. We started our journey in…