THINK of Belgium, and beer and chocolate immediately spring to mind. Yes, this popular European territory is famed for its variety of lip-smacking fine ales and delicious sugary treats, with seemingly a chocolate shop at every turn! But this only scratches the surface. Delve deeper and your eyes are instantly opened to an abundance of cultural sights waiting to be explored, where old and contemporary collide. From the hustle and bustle of the industrious capital Brussels to the time-locked Fle

Three-day trip to Belgium, visiting Damme, Bruges and Brussels. Review here: www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/travel-more-t... (Buxton Advertiser, May 2012)

Journey between Tromso and Trondheim onboard the Hurtigruten coastal voyage ship HS Nordkapp (Buxton Advertiser, September 2011).

IT’S a bleary-eyed 6.30am in the morning. The air outside is clean and cool, the wind brisk, the scenery intoxicating... and, no, it’s not a dream! Norway’s coastal landscape is nothing less than stunning; sparkling blue waters dwarfed by an endless rolling backdrop of dramatic hillsides and stunning Lord of the Rings-esque valleys and rocky mountains. I’m only a few hours into a voyage through Norway’s breathtaking fjords and, standing here on deck, it’s easy to see why this is considered to

THERE'S no doubt that Stockholm, the so-called 'Venice of the North', has some of the same endearing qualities of a beautiful woman... It displays Scandinavian flair, elegance and character, coupled with an immense physical attraction which draws millions of visitors each year. It's one of the finest cities in the world, epitomised for its gorgeous architecture, green spaces and open waters. It also gives your wallet a bit of a hammering as well!