Stuart's Travels

Stuart Forster spots wild alligators in the Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park, while experiencing an airboat ride near Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. An airboat ride in the Everglades is both an adrenaline-fuelling…

Alicia Sheber visits the Paphos region of Cyprus and connects with nature, wildlife and heritage on the Akamas Peninsula. Renowned as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure, Cyprus lives up to its legendary lore. Celebrating the good life comes naturally on this subtropical island in the Mediterranean Sea. The island’s pristine beaches and indulgent resorts,…

Stuart Forster interviews Christophe Gravier, Director of the Dordogne Departmental Tourism Committee, about reasons to visit Dordogne Périgord. Christophe describes the area of France that he represents as a “timeless sanctuary of beauty, taste and history”. Having visited recently, I’m inclined to agree. Gazing towards the historic, cliffside village of Rocamadour bathed in spring sunlight…

Stuart Forster provides an overview of 10 of the best things to do in Chicago in summer. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 10 Top things to do in Chicago in summer Chicago is a great city to visit at any time of year. In summer, the metropolis in Illinois offers much to…

Considering reasons to visit the Algarve? Stuart Forster meets André Gomes, President of Turismo do Algarve, who explains that the region is a year-round destination with much to offer beyond its most popular municipalities. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a…

Stuart Forster heads west of Chicago and discovers things to do in Oak Park and neighbouring towns and villages. Highlights include visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Heading to Chicago and looking to explore…

Stuart Forster provides an overview of major art exhibitions in the Netherlands in 2026. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. During an event at the Dutch Ambassador’s residence in London on 2 December, representatives of museums from across the Netherlands…

After enjoying the flavours of new Where The River Bends dips, Stuart Forster puts questions to Alan Hamilton Jr, a director of the Durham-based business that makes the vegan and allergen-free dips. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Founded in 1978, Durham…

Staying with a family in Inverness, Isabella Sampson, from South Australia, experienced the Scottish Highlands like a local. She shares highlights of her time in the Highlands of Scotland. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The Scottish Highlands made me feel…

Stuart Forster reviews a WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L bag. Disclosure: I was sent a WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L bag to facilitate this review. Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. WANDRD introduced two backpacks in March 2025. The STRATUS Photo 18 L bag is designed for…

Stuart Forster travels to Ohio and experiences a day at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. Disclosure: Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I had four main takeaways after spending an afternoon at the 2024 Cincinnati Open: One – There is an astonishing array of things…

Stuart Forster travels to County Durham and reports on staying at Seaham Hall, a five-star resort hotel with an onsite spa. Disclosure: Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Seaham Hall is a luxury hotel in North East England with an upscale spa and two restaurants. One of…

Stuart Forster provides an overview of the historical sites that mean holidays in Lindos offer an ideal blend of sightseeing, relaxation and traditional Greek cuisine and hospitality.  Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links. That means, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Visit Lindos Lindos was attracting…

Stuart Forster reviews a stay at the Dakota Hotel Newcastle, the new boutique hotel on the city’s Quayside. Disclosure: Stuart was invited to stay at the Dakota Newcastle to attend a press preview, ahead of the luxury hotel’s official opening on 29 March 2025. Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click…

Stuart Forster goes on stage in London’s West End after attending a performance of The Lion King. He takes a look behind the scenes of the long-running musical. Disclosure: Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. In February 2025, Disney’s The Lion King was performed for the…

Celebrating the musical heritage of the Mississippi Delta, Stuart Forster goes walking in Memphis, exploring the Tennessee city’s links with Elvis Presley, the blues and the U.S. civil rights movement.  Disclosure: Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links. That means, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Dazzling morning…

Stuart Forster experiences a city break in Marrakech and outlines some of the top things to do during a short break in the Moroccan city. Disclosure: Stuart was invited to travel to Marrakech as a guest of Jet2citybreaks. Some of the links and banners below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I travelled to…