We’ve bought GoCity passes in eight cities now. Most out of our own pocket, several for family and friends we were travelling with, and twice on press visits years ago (one Paris Pass, one London Pass, both disclosed). Over time the answer to “is the GoCity Pass worth it?” has become less of a yes-or-no […]
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Our 7 Day Barbados Itinerary: How to Spend a Perfect Week
Jess and I spent two weeks driving around Barbados, and by the end of it we’d covered pretty much every corner of the island. We’d eaten our way through Bridgetown, watched racehorses swim at sunrise, got sunburnt on a catamaran (well, Jess did, but I’m getting to that), photographed the wild rock formations at Bathsheba, […]
How to Spend 2 Days in Venice: A Tested Itinerary from Someone Who Got Married There
I first fell in love with Venice when I was 15. I’d come with my parents, and a thunderstorm rolled in over St. Mark’s Square so dramatically that everyone else scattered. I had the whole piazza to myself, water pooling around the columns, pigeons gone, just me and one of the great squares of Europe. […]
A Guide to Planning a Trip to Barbados: Everything You Need to Know
Jess and I have spent a fair bit of time exploring Barbados, and in that time we’ve covered pretty much every corner of the island. For a day-by-day plan, see our 7 day Barbados itinerary. We’ve driven the wild east coast, eaten our way through the south, watched the sun set from the west, explored […]
15 Best Things to Do in Barbados
Barbados at a glance: Jess and I have visited Barbados and stayed in four different parts of the island. It’s well worth a trip, and five to seven days gives you enough time for the beaches plus the island’s history, food and wilder corners. Base yourself on the south or west coast for the calmest […]
Best Things to Do in Chattanooga, Tennessee (2026)
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a riverside city in the foothills of the Appalachians, with its main attractions clustered into a walkable downtown. The Tennessee Aquarium, the Choo Choo district, and the Walnut Street Bridge (closed for restoration until late September 2026) sit close together along the river, and Lookout Mountain’s Rock City, Ruby Falls, and Incline […]
How to Spend a Day in Chattanooga
When Jess and I moved to the USA, one of the things I was most excited about was the opportunity to explore more of this huge country at our leisure. There is so much to see and do across all the states, and we now have the time and opportunity to do just that. One […]
1 Day in Kampala Itinerary
If you are visiting Uganda, we highly recommend spending some time in its capital city Kampala. We’ve already covered in depth all our favourite things to do in Kampala, but we appreciate that if you don’t have time to do everything, you may be wondering how best to spend a day in Kampala. Well, with […]
The Best Desktop Computer for Photo Editing in 2026
One of the most common questions I get asked is which desktop computer I’d buy for photo editing. It’s a fair question, because the right machine is the difference between editing being a pleasure and editing being a waiting game. A slow computer turns what should be an enjoyable session into an exercise in patience. […]
Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda: After Four Visits
Kampala is worth a stop. Most international visitors skip it for the gorillas and the chimps and the savannas, which I understand, but spending a day or two in Uganda’s capital before you head off to the parks gives you a much better sense of where you actually are. It’s the loud, busy, hilly, religious, […]