Being knee-deep in port grapes has been a long-held dream that finally came true. We timed our visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal to coincide with the grape harvest and an experience of a life time.

We spend 24 hours in Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto and it’s younger sister on the other side of the Douro River, Vila Nova de Gaia. We search out what there is to see and do in this vibrant and historic city other than drink port. Now, of course, no visit to Porto would be complete without the odd glass or two of the famous fortified wine that takes its name from this beautiful country

Looking for three Spanish cities that will trump all others in terms of cultural richness? You cannot go too far wrong with Granada, Còrdoba, and Seville. Alhambra, La Mezquita, and Seville Cathedral max out on wow factor.

The perfect four days trip uncovering the best things to do in Barcelona, including Gaudí’s wonders Casa Mila, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell. Not to mention the majestic Basilica Sagrada Famílía. Exploring the narrow quirky streets of the Gothic Quarter discovering hidden little gems.

Sampling some of the most beautiful places to visit in Croatia, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar & Plitvice Lakes. It's easy to see why it makes the cut as a Game of Thrones set. Stunning. 

We pit Italy’s Amalfi Coast and its Path of the Gods against the Cinque Terre and its five picturesque towns of Corniglia, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Monterosso & Manarola.

Ladies and Gentlemen, in the blue corner we have the home of pizza, Naples and in the red corner, from city of water, Venice. Welcome to this middle weight bout.

We pitch Rome against Florence. The Sistine Chapel vs Michelangelo’s David, the Ponte Vecchio vs the Colosseum, the Vatican Museum vs the Uffizi Gallery. Who will win?

From hilltop to hilltop, village to village, we take in some of the most gorgeous locations in Italy

Challenging hikes in Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini, that saw us fall on our butts, and get a glimpse of the rare Italian wolf. We loved Gole dell’Infernaccio, Castelluccio and the Piano Grande.

Our first Italian house sit overlooking the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. Tending the garden and 240 vines. Stunning hilltop town of San Ginesio on our doorstep.

With Dinan it was love at first sight. Picture perfect cobbled streets with quaint half-timbered houses. And Saint Malo and Mont St Michel just a short drive away. 

The last leg of our UK journey takes us north to Yorkshire, the largest county in England, We look after two gorgeous labradors and an adorable cat. Taking in all that the Yorkshire Dales have to offer. There's even a trip across to the church of Everton FC.

London here we come, lots of doggy cuddles, plenty of history, family and friends catch up. Walks and live music and the finest English cuscine.

The start of our 3 months stop over in the UK. Catching up with family and friends. Housesitting a gorgeous dog and super hunter cat. Exploring little fishing villages and  drinking and eating far too much.

In our Iceland travel blog, we spent 3 days experiencing the sensational Northern Lights and snow-drenched landscapes and frozen waterfalls of the Golden Circle.