Travel with Kat

If you could visit one of the seven islands that make up the Canaries which would you choose? It’s an important question as the islands’ tourist board are currently running a competition with seven superb prices, a holiday to each one of the seven islands. You can enter here ShineAgain.com The Canaries is not a destination [...]

In less than two weeks I’ll be returning to The Gambia in West Africa. I’m very excited about this particular visit as this time, I’m taking 6 fantastic travel bloggers with me! As well as writing ‘Travel With Kat’ I work for, among others, The Gambia Experience, so when they asked me to organise and host a [...]

On a chilly Sunday morning in Paris a couple of weeks ago, Neill and I met up with the charming ‘Chef du Cuisine’, Habiybah from Avenue Story, for a complimentary guided tour of the delightful food shops on rue Montorgueil near the center of Paris, in the 2nd arrondissement. Habiybah had previously worked in a [...]

Snorkelling in the Red Sea is a treat not to be missed and was without doubt my favourite part of my recent trip to Egypt. Although I had been snorkelling before, it was a long, long time ago. That was also in the Red Sea, but in Israel rather than Egypt. I can remember then [...]

The political crisis in the Middle East over the last few years has severely impacted on the tourism industry throughout the region but does this mean that tourists should stay away? Following my visit to Egypt last November I’ve spoken to a number of people about how tourism has been affected and whether it is [...]

Brick Lane, in a part of East London once known for its slums and Jack the Ripper, has long since been famous for its Indian restaurants, its markets and the biggest Bangladeshi community in London.   Brick Lane Market The best time to visit Brick Lane is without doubt on a Sunday when its famous [...]

At the end of June the Tour de France is coming to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica for the first time. The dramatic mountain scenery, with many a hairpin bend and breathtaking views down to the sea, will make the most magnificent setting for what will be the 100th race. Cycling around the island has [...]

Before we left for Egypt last month Neill had stated, quite categorically, that he would not be riding a camel anytime soon. When we arrived however,  to my surprise, he happily agreed to a camel ride into the Sinai Desert. Even with the camels sitting down, when you are only 5 foot tall, as I [...]

London at Christmas really is a wonderful place to be! The Christmas lights in town look stunning and shops such as Harrods and Selfridges are famous for their seasonal window displays. Everywhere is hectic but there’s a feeling of celebration in the air! One of my favourite places to visit is Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland [...]

Winchester Christmas Market, which has been running since 2006, has established itself as one of the best in Europe. Inspired by traditional German markets, all the stalls are in delightful wooden chalets in the grounds of the city’s majestic Cathedral. It runs until Sunday 23rd December so there is still time to visit if you [...]