He’s hiding behind that tree… One of the many sculptures spotted at Burghley House, near Stamford in Lincolnshire, which we visited on a glorious Good Friday. I’ll do a separate post about the gardens in due
Mum’s gone to Colorado: There’s more to Steamboat than skiing.
Visitors can’t get enough of Steamboat in winter or summer as there is so much to do in the mountains whatever the weather. The town is geared up for tourists with ample accommodation and restaurants so
Mum’s gone to Colorado: Skiing in Steamboat Springs
Where do cowboys go in the winter? No, this isn’t a riddle. Chances are you’ll find them in Steamboat Springs, an authentic western town in Colorado, where the Director of Skiing, 1964 Olympic medallist, Billy
Mum’s gone to Colorado: Where to eat in Winter Park
One of the joys of skiing in Europe is, I’m told, the excellent food and the après-ski. The amount of time skiing versus the time scoffing and quaffing can be quite telling. I thought maybe
Mum’s gone to Colorado: Learning to ski at Winter Park
I suppose Dougie and I could have learned to ski at home. There is a dry ski slope fairly close by at Tallington Lakes and we did visit it, but only to buy some
Mum’s gone to Colorado: Flying high to Denver
The striking design of Denver airport (Photo courtesy of Denver International Airport) I don’t think I have ever drunk so much water as I did on our flight from London Heathrow to Denver, Colorado. Aware
36 Hours, 125 weekends in Europe
My two favourite Christmas presents this year came from my son, Rory. One was a bright orange, ceramic garlic grater and the other was a copy of The New York Times 36 Hours – 125
Dining at The Traveller’s Table with Simpson Travel
One of the joys of travelling is spending time relishing the local cuisine. Memories come flooding back when I taste a dish I associate with a particular place. I remember travelling to Mallorca as a