June 9, 2021

Slow down and smell the roses

Ten years ago - five even - I could arrive at a new destination, drop my bag off somewhere and hit the ground running. These days ... not so much! I've found

by Frances Teague

Travel

October 19, 2020

Travel in the age of Covid-19

I'm not advocating that travel is a thing to be undertaken lightly during a pandemic, but hopefully this will be useful to you if you do have/want to travel. This

by Frances Teague

Travel

October 22, 2019

Meininger Hotel, Brussels

Why did I choose this hotel? I wanted to be somewhere within easy walking distance of the centre, where I didn't have to rely on transport. This hotel is about 10

by Frances Teague

Travel

March 9, 2019

Overnight from London to Fort William

I'd always wanted to take the overnight train from London to the Highlands - it always seemed such a romantic way to travel. So I was thrilled to actually take

by Frances Teague

Travel

February 16, 2019

Budget-friendly hotel chains

I generally stay at budget hotels, as I'd rather spend on food and experiences in places I visit. I've stayed in a few throughout the UK, and thought my experiences

by Frances Teague

Travel

January 11, 2019

Planes 2 Stress Nil

Flying to Spain from the UK just before Christmas, my window for travel was very limited - I could only take so much time off work, and wanted to get

by Frances Teague

Travel

November 11, 2018

Mini-cruise on DFDS

I'm a huge fan of taking short breaks, and a quick trip on the ferry to Amsterdam seemed an ideal way to see somewhere new in a relaxed way. My journey

by Frances Teague

Travel

November 11, 2018

Ypres Salient

I confess I've never been on a bus tour before - I generally like to use public transport and to decide for myself where to visit. But as the battlefield sites

by Frances Teague