Costa Rica is made for adventurous travel. You can hike below a volcano, walk through cloud forest, swim beneath a waterfall, spot monkeys in the trees, and watch the sun set over the Pacific,…

Most people picture a Tenerife holiday as a sun lounger, the Atlantic in front of you, a plate of tapas on the table and a cold Spanish beer within reach. Lovely, and I won’t…

A first visit to Monaco: the Rock, the harbour and the gardens Monaco is small enough to cross on foot in an afternoon, yet it packs a palace, an old town, a world-famous casino…

When you’re navigating cobblestone streets when visiting Rome, hiking through Alpine villages, or capturing sunset moments over the Mediterranean, your smartphone is more than a communication device. It’s your camera, your map, your travel…

Long flights, delayed trains and hours spent waiting at airports can make even the most exciting trip feel a little tedious. Once you’ve finished your book, scrolled through your photos and checked the departure…

Timber frame homes have plenty of character: exposed beams, generous open-plan spaces and, often, a wood-burning stove at the heart of the living room. But once you have a crawling or newly walking child,…