It’s been on her bucket list for years and this summer Sarah Hardy finally made it to Carcassonne in southern France. Did it live up to her high hopes? Carcassonne has, for some reason, always intrigued me. Set in deepest southern France, I just found the idea of its medieval citadel, La Cite, all battlements… Read More »Carcassonne, France

It’s one of the lesser known Belgian cities but Ghent delights Sarah Hardy. With its rich medieval history, charming waterways, cultural highlights and massive foodie scene, Ghent is a great choice for a few days away. Add to all that the fact that you can get there very easily (and cheaply) from Norwich and what’s… Read More »Ghent, Belgium

The less rowdy baby sister of Majorca in the Balearics, is the perfect place for a sunny sojourn but it is fast becoming a foodie hotspot, reports Sarah Hardy. Menorca has long been a popular summer holiday choice for families in East Anglia, especially with direct flights from Norwich Airport. It’s easy to see why,… Read More »Menorca