La Mezquita, Córdoba: the Mosque that Became a Cathedral
The cavernous space of La Mezquita in Córdoba makes me think of Russian dolls. Standing right in the middle of the 8th century mosque is a perfectly formed Renaissance cathedral. What is more, the mosque grew out of an earlier Visigoth church, which was itself built...
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Going Solo: A Woman’s Journey on the Camino de Santiago
This is a guest post from Rebecca Brown of Rough Draft. Here she talks about her experiences hiking the Camino de Santiago (something I really want to do myself). Although her article focuses on solo female hiking, there are plenty of tips here for anyone who wants to...
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What are Your Seven Wonders of the World?
This post is sponsored by Exodus Travels. What are your seven wonders of the world? Exodus, the adventure travel specialists, have been asking this question, and they've got me thinking about my own seven wonders – those places with the “wow” factor, the ones that...
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Christmas Gifts for the Travel Enthusiast in Your Life
It’s that time of year again, when you’re combing the shops and the Internet to find the right presents for your family and friends. I’ve tried to make it a little easier for you by rounding up some gift ideas for anyone who loves to travel, whether they are an active...
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Ilulissat, the Iceberg Capital of the World
We were out at sea, surrounded by icebergs of all shapes and sizes. It was almost midnight, and the sun was hovering in the sky, casting an otherworldly light on the ice. I had never seen anything like it. This was Ilulissat, the iceberg capital of the world, on the...
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Restaurant Review: The City Tavern, Philadelphia
Like most frequent travellers, I eat in a lot of restaurants. I try (not always successfully) to avoid tourist establishments, but I only write about those places that catch my attention in some way. So why would I choose to write about a reconstructed historic...
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The Covered Bridges of Lancaster County
Pennsylvania is home to more than 200 covered wooden bridges, almost 30 of them in Lancaster County. They summon up a bygone era, although they are still very much in use. I set out to find out more about the bridges of Lancaster County. What are Covered Bridges?...
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