Julia Doust - The European Compass

The Peacock at Rowsley – Derbyshire England: An Honest Review

The Peacock at Rowsley would not look out of place in a film set. Perhaps that is why actors and […]

In Europe there are often jokes about foreign tourists who try to see everything in one trip, with the punchline

I think I would like heaven to be a June day in Europe. I would like blue skies, with the

When people describe to me the perfect, imaginary, French hotel it is rarely in Paris. It is often in a

I wanted to give you a taste of what it is like to visit Burgundy. The cities, towns and medieval

France is the most important country in the world to the wine trade. In terms of cities the top three

A 5-star hotel with soul, for lovers of wine, and some of the best eggs I’ve ever eaten. You might

May is one of my favourite times of the year in Europe. Even in the north winter is well and

I wanted to share my visit to Porto without any pretence. This is not an ultimate guide to Porto, nor