I first visited Bilbao 20 or so years ago. It was my first stop after getting off the ferry in Santander at the start of my month long trip Inter-railing around Europe. Looking back I can’t quite remember why I made the stop; all I can remember is looking and thinking “oh”! It was grey, unglamorous, there were abandoned docks and sidings and the whole place had a feeling that it was rapidly slipping into post-industrial decline. That wasn’t what I was searching for on my travels around Europe so needless to say I didn’t stay long!
Read MoreSan Sebastián - the best things come in small packages
How do you like to spend your weekends away? Gorging on gourmet food, tasting fine wine, surfing the swell, shopping for designer labels? On a recent trip to San Sebastián in Spain’s Basque Country, the Hubby and I found that all of the above can definitely be ticked off your list.
Read MoreRioja - where fine wines meet stunning architecture and sublime food
For anyone who loves their food and wine as much as the Hubby and I do, you must venture to the Rioja wine region of northern Spain. I’ve pretty much travelled the length and breadth of Spain over the years, but the Rioja region had escaped my wandering feet for some reason I can’t quite put my finger on. However, having experienced its delights I’ll certainly be visiting again and here’s why.
Read MoreParis with children....really?
Most people think of Paris as the city of romance: walking along the Seine hand in hand with the one you love; sitting in little bistros gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes whilst drinking fine French wine and dining on haute cuisine; and sharing the moments when you feast your eyes upon impressive monuments and ogle at great works of art. Well, all of that’s true and many of us have done it, so why would you ever think of ruining this by taking children to this hub of sophistication and culture? Surely children aren’t going to get it? Well actually yes they are and a trip to Paris can be an amazing experience as proved recently by one of my clients Justine. With a love of Paris and a passion for its culture, Justine was eager for her girls to share her passion and to experience the wealth of culture the city has to offer.
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