A five-day itinerary for visiting Italy's most livable city. My guide includes two terrific and unique accommodation options, 12 tried & tested restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, 5 great aperitivo spots, an overview of its main attractions but also its less-touristed spots, as well as insider tips on the following: Open-air cinema, lively food markets, live jazz, outdoor concerts, traditional trattorias, upmarket cocktails with a view, a hike under the world's longest portico, criminally cheap but delicious regional wines, the best gelato, a visit to an extraordinary 17th century anatomical theatre and some exceptional art collections. And that's just for starters... The interactive map makes it simple to plan and personalise your own route. All of the photos featured in the body of the guide are my own, as are the images in the recommendations included You'll also find two detailed articles included links with further info and lots of additional photographs

So many reasons to put Turin on top of your travel wish list this year. Stylish, elegant and effortlessly cool, Turin is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy with a vibrant café and aperitivo scene, and a bustling nightlife: like Milan, but with less attitude. Here is a detailed three-day itinerary for getting the most of your visit to this fabulous city. My guide includes 6 tried & tested restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, 4 great aperitivo and cocktails bars, an overview of its main attractions and places of interest, but also its less-touristed spots. The interactive map makes it simple to plan and personalise your own route. All of the photos featured in the body of the guide are my own, as are the images in the recommendations included You'll also find a detailed article included with links to further info and lots of additional photographs

An insider's guide to getting off the beaten track and exploring the lesser-known spots in the midlands of Ireland. If nature, culture and history is your thing, with some excellent cafés & restaurants thrown in for good measure, then this is the guide for you. Avoid the hoards of tourists and head for the midlands to capture the REAL essence of Ireland.

The ones you won't find necessarily find as recommendations in Lonely Planet or by your local tourist office. As someone who's lived in Dublin for 25 years, these are just some of my favourite bars and pubs in the capital. From high-end cocktails in swish surroundings to creamy pints in grungey locals; from craft beers in hipster joints to fine wines in cosy cellars - the city is awash with vibey and quirky places to have a drink or two, and maybe some decent food. Or perhaps some Sunday jazz. The options are endless. Spoiler alert - only one of them is in Temple Bar...

Get away from the tourist hoards in Moltrasio, a small port and village on the south-west branch of Lake Como. My snapshot guide includes practical info on getting around, as well as tips on the following: A fabulous place to stay (villa with a lake view, plus a pool...) Things to do, boat trips, art, gardens and villas Cheap & cheerful meals, great restaurants and the best gelato / aperitivo / coffee, plus lots more... Places of natural beauty / viewing points The interactive map makes it simple to plan and personalise your own route. All of the photos featured in the body of the guide are my own, as are the majority of images in the recommendations included You'll also find a more detailed article included as a link with further info and lots of additional photographs

A Paris guide for foodies, art lovers and culture vultures. For those who like to venture a little off the beaten track. For visitors who want to see more than the Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe. For some enjoyable alternatives to the selfie-stick wielding tourist hoards at the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. Here you'll find tips & recommendations for galleries and museums that don't feature prominently on the main tourist trail. Also included: A charming boutique hotel which serves the BEST breakfast A picture-perfect jazz vinyl store crammed with records A friendly, natural wine store An immersive art experience Quirky architectural finds Traditional Parisian bistrots without the attitude Breton crêpes in a hole-in-the-wall gem Picturesque walks, viewing points and the best neighbourhoods for aimless wandering And much much more...