May 9
The UK has some amazing train routes – like those through the Highlands of Scotland or running through the cliffs and along the beaches of Devon and Cornwall. And if you steer clear of the crammed peak-time city services, they are more likely to be on time and more comfortable than a coach. Read more
It’s coming to the end of the year which means only one thing – it’s time for an influx of end-of-year review blog posts! So here’s my version…
2011 has been a year of huge changes for me. This time last year I had a steady, full-time job for a London university. Read more
Stumbling blearily off the Caledonian Sleeper into a sunny Edinburgh morning, my first stop was the castle. Set at the end of the Royal Mile, it towers over the city from the top of volcanic Castle Rock, giving spectacular views across Edinburgh and beyond. Read more
There’s something a bit old-school romantic about sleeper trains. Being rocked gently to sleep and waking up among beautiful scenery when your butler knocks on the door with a steaming cup of tea. Ok, well maybe there was in the 1930s. But is there still romance to a night on the rails today? Read more
I’m a bit of a travel planner, especially when it comes to short trips where you’ve got to make the most of your limited time. So I like to scour the guidebooks for places to go, check out hotel reviews online and trawl the Internet to research the best things to see and do. Read more
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