Historic shopping arcades in Cardiff, Wales

Arcade gains

The arcades of Cardiff were opened during a period of extreme wealth in the Welsh capital. Today you can still see them in all their Victorian glamour!

tash rabat

A slice of the Silk Road

With a dramatic mountainous backdrop, the Tash Rabat Caravanserai in Kyrgyzstan stands out in the middle of nowhere. It’s a true Silk Road relic!

things to do in almaty

My first trip to Central Asia

What is Kazakhstan like and what is it’s biggest city Almaty like? Here are my impressions on my first visit to Central Asia.

visit gubbio

Taming the Italian wolf

When in the Italian region of Umbria, it’s nice to get away from the tourist crowds. Visiting Gubbio is one of the perfect places to get a true sense of the area’s history and culture.

way of st francis

Walking in the footsteps of St Francis

The Way of St Francis is an important European pilgrimage route but many who walk it aren’t religious because it also takes you through the best of Italy!