cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
This yearly fundraising event is held during the Lerwick RNLI Open Day. Northlink Ferries offers passengers a chance to sail around the island of Bressay, taking in the stunning views and seabirds at the Noss cliffs. The ferry may also be joined by the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and RNLI Lifeboat at the back of Bressay! This …
Arco Castle is the ruin of a 12th-century medieval fortress built on a prominent spur high overlooking Arco and the Sarca Valley in Trentino, Northern Italy. It’s well worth a visit if you are on holiday in Riva del Garda. In collaboration with Garda Trentino S.p.A. Tourism Board One of the characteristic features of the Garda Trentino landscape …
The Shetland Islands are a remote island archipelago in the North Sea, lying midway between Iceland, Scotland and Norway at the same latitude as the southern tip of Greenland. It boasts dramatic seascapes, captivating wildlife and friendly island hospitality. The Shetland Islands Road Trip Itinerary I’ve gone on many a press trip over these last …
On this tiny Caribbean Island measuring only 20 miles long and 6 miles at its widest point, you’ll find over 250 different restaurants to choose from – Aruba is a foodie’s paradise! In collaboration with Aruba Tourism. Aruba currently boasts 96 different registered nationalities living on the island, resulting in a very diverse culinary scene. …
In collaboration with the Garda Trentino S.p.A. Tourism Board. Garda Trentino is a region in Northern Italy encompassing Riva del Garda, on the north shore of Lake Garda, Arco, Tenno, Nago-Torbole, Dro and Drena. It boasts a Mediterranean climate at the foot of the Alps, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventuring such as hiking, mountain …
In collaboration with The Post Office Travel Money Card. Vecrīga, Latvia for ‘Old Riga’, is the historical city centre of Riga, the capital city of Latvia. It was established in 1201 by Bishop Albert and was granted city status in 1225, and in February 2018 I paid a visit to it for the first time. …
Celebrating the return of the light, Shetland style! Up Helly Aa is Europe’s largest fire festival held annually in the wild and remote Shetland Islands. A Guizer Jarl Squad donned in their finest Viking attire leads a 900+ torch-lit procession through the streets of the town, culminating in a dramatic burning of a replica Viking …
A shore excursion in collaboration with Celebrity Cruises UK. Grand Cayman is one of three Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories, located in the Caribbean Sea. It was the first stop on a five-night Caribbean Cruise I was on recently with Celebrity Cruises UK. Early one warm sunny morning I found myself boarding the tender from …
A Land Rover off-road adventure in collaboration with Aruba Tourism UK. Happy New Year from not-so-sunny Shetland! This is my first blog post of 2018, brought about because I attempted to go for a mountain bike ride first thing this morning to start burning off the effects of my Christmas/New Year indulgences. Half a mile …
In collaboration with Celebrity Cruises UK. The Celebrity Equinox is a stylish 1041 foot Solstice-class cruise ship operating year-round luxury cruises to the Caribbean islands. In November of 2017, I spent five glorious nights on board her, being wined and dined in the most exquisite of restaurants. The team on board the Celebrity Equinox pride …
In collaboration with the Garda Trentino S.p.A. Tourism Board. This summer I enjoyed one of the most fantastic travel experiences I have ever had: a culinary and trekking trip to Riva del Garda in Northern Italy. Riva del Garda is located on the north shore of Lake Garda, and it is a popular destination for outdoor …
In collaboration with the Aruba Tourism Authority. I have just returned from the most wonderful trip to the Dutch Caribbean! Blazing sun, white coral sand, warm sea, amazing food and pink flamingos! I can’t wait to tell you all about all the exciting things I got up to on the island and all the gorgeous food …
Highlights of our visit to the first Unst Viking Festival. I’ve always had a fascination with Viking history, ever since I was a young girl and first heard stories of their possible exploration of the east coast of Canada; my childhood home. We did a school project on Vikings once, and I created a very …
Highlights of our family summer vacation. I was told some time ago that a package family holiday is something that every family should do, at least once, if only to have the experience of such a thing. So, this summer, my husband and our two youngest children decided to do just that and, with one …
In collaboration with Garda Trentino S.p.A. Tourism Board. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. Located in Northern Italy it is just an hour’s train journey from Milan Central Station. Garda Trentino covers the region at the top of the 51.6 km long lake; a collection of small towns and villages within a 15 …
Bistronomy is a revolutionary new culinary movement that has been sweeping through France. It’s a fairly new term coined in the 90s, a combination of the words bistro and gastronomy. It essentially describes a hybrid dining experience midway between casual dining and an inventive, experimental culinary experience but at moderate, affordable prices. With huge thanks to …
A 5.5-day walk along England’s 13th National Trail. Hadrian’s Wall is the largest ancient Roman artefact in the world. Running for 80 Roman miles (75 modern miles) from Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne on the east coast of England to Bowness-on-Solway on the west coast it marked the northern edge of the Roman empire. Construction …
The Scottish city of Aberdeen, to me, has always been a place you pass through en route to more interesting holiday destinations, or the place you reach and heave a sigh a relief after you’ve been away adventuring because you are nearly home. You start recognising Shetland faces in the crowd as you make your …
Solo traveling in Bergen – tips & tricks to save a few kroner. Ever since I moved to Shetland I’ve been intrigued by our nearest neighbours across the North Sea. Shetland is closer to Norway than it is to Aberdeen in Scotland, and over the years I’ve met many a traveler and seafarer from the country, …
An epic bikepacking adventure through Scotland to the summit of Ben Nevis: Part 3 In the summer of 2016 my friend and I undertook a rather grand adventure. Regular readers will know all about it, but if you’re new to my blog here’s a quick recap: I turned 40 at the end of 2016, and …
