Destinations
Sidi Bou Said
The Travel Pages visits Sidi Bou Said, a beautiful seaside village near Tunis and Carthage which has long attracted writers and artists and still does so today.
The Château d’If
The Travel Pages takes the ferry from Marseille to visit the Chateau d’If, a popular trip from the city to the island made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo.
Aix-en-Provence
The Travel Pages visits Aix-en-Provence and gives a potted travel guide to the city north of Marseille, with its museums, markets, fountains, and cathedral.
Where to Stay in Cardiff
The Travel Pages recommends where to stay in and near Cardiff from quirky budget hotels to 5-star spa and golf resorts, and even a vineyard hotel near the city.
Edinburgh Castle
The Travel Pages visits Edinburgh Castle, which is Edinburgh’s and Scotland’s top attraction and home to the city’s oldest building.
Amsterdam’s Top Ten Attractions
The Travel Pages lists Amsterdam’s Top Ten Attractions, and which to see if you have half a day, one day, on a city break of 2-3 days, or longer.
Where to Stay in Montpellier
The Travel Pages recommends where to stay in Montpellier, from budget but good 2-star accommodation to grand historic hotels and luxury choices.
Where to Stay in Toulouse
The Travel Pages recommends where to stay in Toulouse with budget and luxury choices including the Hôtel des Beaux Arts and Grand Hôtel de l’Opéra.
Where to Stay in Bordeaux
The Travel Pages recommends where to stay in Bordeaux, and nearby in wine country, from budget city-centre hotels to luxury resorts with golf and spas.
Anne Frank House
The Travel Pages visits the Anne Frank House, one of the main attractions in Amsterdam, with a visit to the secret annex where Anne Frank kept her diary.
Best Things to Do in The Hague
The best things to do in The Hague, or Den Haag in Dutch, include seeing the Dutch Parliament Building, the Mauritshuis Museum and the Peace Palace.
Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi in southern France goes from Toulouse to Marseillan, helps join the Atlantic with the Mediterranean and is one of Europe’s best canal cruises.
Golf in Scotland
A potted summary of golf in Scotland from the Travel Pages including the origins of golf and links to historic golf courses in St Andrews and Edinburgh.
Carcassonne
The Travel Pages visits Carcassonne whose old citadel is one of the most dramatic sights in the South of France.
Visiting Crawick Multiverse
The Travel Pages visits the Crawick Multiverse on the edge of the town of Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, and discovers a unique land art project.
The Scottish Borders
The Travel Pages guide to the Scottish Borders with its medieval abbeys, stately homes, ancient history, and attractive towns like Peebles to stay in.
Hay Castle
Hay Castle opened to the public in May 2022 for the first time in its history and The Travel Pages recently visited to take a look.
Where to Eat in Hay-on-Wye
The Travel Pages recommends where to eat in Hay-on-Wye, for a special occasion, great Spanish tapas, or a tasty takeaway pizza.