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2025 my year of travel

2025 began with me finishing off my crazy horse riding tour of the Hill Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan. I was actually in bed suffering from food poisoning for a few days, and totally missed the New Year’s celebration dinner.

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Cotswolds hotel – the Hyll Hotel

A Cotswolds hotel escape – the Hyll Hotel

There’s a certain honeyed light that seems to belong only to the Cotswolds. That golden glow cast across rolling hills, winding lanes, and picture-book villages. It’s the sort of light that softens everything it touches, turning even the simplest scene – a stone wall, a cottage garden, a curl of chimney smoke — into something quietly extraordinary.

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A short Break in Budapest

A short break in Budapest

The history of Budapest flows beneath its streets carried by more than a hundred natural hot springs criss-crossing the city. I travelled to the twin cities of Buda and Pest and arrive on a balmy autumn evening. The Danube is illuminated by her iconic bridges and the domes of Buda rise like ghosts from another century. Somewhere in the city, the water is waiting — ancient, mineral, healing. The Hungarians have been bathing here since the Romans first laid down their mosaics. I had come, as they once did, to be restored.

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The Dordogne valley

The Dordogne Valley in south-western France is a special region. Here the magnificent Dordogne River winds its way through lush, deep, velvety countryside. The air smells faintly of truffles, chestnuts and wood smoke, and the echo of history stretches back 40,000 years.

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Ras Al Khaimah – the nature emirate

Ras Al Khaimah: The Nature Emirate Coming Into Its Own

Just an hour’s drive north from Dubai, the United Arab Emirates’ most northerly emirate feels like a world apart. Ras Al Khaimah — or RAK, as it’s fondly known — is a place where the mountains meet the sea and the desert rolls into mangrove forests

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Discover Bristol

Discover Bristol: Restaurants, Walking Tours, Nightlife & Cultural Gems

Planning a trip to Bristol? This vibrant UK city is packed with history, culture, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences. From Michelin-worthy restaurants and boutique accommodation to pirate legends, Banksy street art, and world-class theatre, Bristol has something for every traveller. Whether you’re here for a weekend break, a longer stay, or just passing through on the Great West Way, Bristol will leave a lasting impression.

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The Turquoise coast – return to Kalkan

Located on the stunning Turkish Riviera, the charming coastal town of Kalkan is one of the best-kept secrets on the Turquoise Coast of Turkey. With its crystal-clear bay, luxury beach clubs, rooftop restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, Kalkan offers the perfect mix of beauty, luxury and hospitality for the lucky holiday maker.

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