Laura Jeeves

I love exploring Europe’s great cities on a long weekend, but the cost of these trips can add up very quickly if you’re not careful. This is why I always like to look out for free or cheap activities...

Italy is a land of passions: from delicious food to breath-taking music, the romance of this country enchants everyone who visits. Italian river cruises are one of the best ways to experience all that...

If you shudder when you hear the words ‘all inclusive’ and you dream instead of holidays in small, independent boutique accommodation where the luxury is bespoke, you’re not alone. More and more...

As one of the most unique regions on the planet in terms of its wildlife, many of the birds of Galapagos are very well known. Bird lovers come from all over the world to enjoy sightings of the diverse...

In the male-dominated transport industry it's great to come across a good news story on some of the UK's talented female lorry drivers. For any ladies and young people out there with aspirations to...

The Canal du Centre winds its way through the picturesque French region of Burgundy. It’s a man-made waterway that, when opened in 1790, completed the final piece of the puzzle in the first inland...

While many visitors are prepared for the beauty of the Languedoc-Roussillon countryside and the delicious food and wine they’ll taste on a barge cruise, France still has some awe-inspiring surprises...

Courchevel is a popular alpine ski destination, but this fantastic resort has more to it than meets the eye – it is also a paradise for foodies! Before you get anywhere near a pair of skis, why not...

Chamonix is known for being a fantastic ski resort, but it also has something extra special for those who want to push themselves to try something different on this year’s winter break. Cross country...

As a remote archipelago, all of the Galapagos’ species of plant life arrived in the islands at some time or another. Birds transported the majority of seeds, while some were carried by the strong...

Do you have what it takes to tackle the toughest snow run in the Alps? Do you enjoy pushing your body to the limit for adrenaline-fuelled fun? If you think you do, why not sign up to the Cortina Snow...

A trip to Rome has plenty in store for the curious traveller: stunning sights, marvellous monuments and, most importantly, lots and lots of delectable food. Perhaps no country in the world is as...

Having just taken a break to celebrate New Year’s Eve, it’s important to remember that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, too. Your colleagues in China will soon be off the radar, as their...

The varied flora of the Galapagos Islands survives in markedly different vegetation zones, which are spread across the archipelago. The regions commonly known as the "humid zones" are found only in...

If you're looking for the best alpine destination to indulge your inner child then look no further than Chamonix. Despite its reputation as a winter playground for the rich and famous, Chamonix has a...