Situated right in the middle of town, this boutique hotel – large enough to offer good facilities; small enough to be friendly – is well placed for both shopaholics and general tourists alike.   A former office building, try to get a room with a view from the floor length windows that let in natural

Delicate Arch is a spectacular freestanding natural Arch, over 50 feet tall, situated in Arches National park, near Moab, Utah.   Park in the Wolfe car park and prepare for a fairly strenuous uphill walk of just over a mile, to view it. Part of the appeal of this walk, mainly over slick rock, is

St James’ Guest Lodge, Durban is remodelled from an Edwardian house, so the large proportions and high ceilings give it an air of grandeur. Some of the period features, such as leaded light windows have been retained. With only 16 rooms, it’s friendly, welcoming and spotlessly clean. Situated in a suburban area of Durban, I

Centrally placed in Piccadilly, this upmarket café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Situated in a former luxury car showroom – hence the name – it was for 70 years a bank serving the nearby residents of Mayfair, before turning into this delightful, if sometimes noisy eating place.   With tiled black and white floors, high

Freelance writer Olivia Greenway explores Cologne and the often misunderstood tourist destination of Germany.