A Weekend Exploring Newquay, Polperro and Dartmoor (inc. video)
Explore Newquay, Polperro & Dartmoor on a 3-day UK road trip with scenic stops, top tips, and an easy itinerary from London…
Travel Stories
Travel Stories and Personal Travelogues
My 9 Favorite Hidden Gems in Venice (That Most Tourists Miss!)
Everyone flocks to Venice, Italy for the gondolas and grand bridges, but on my many trips, I discovered a quieter side – hidden courtyards, secret dining spots, and lesser-known gems which revealed a more intimate take on this romantic city…
My Favorite Hidden Gems in Montreal – A Weekend Exploring
Québec’s largest city brims with art, festivals, and joie de vivre, and after an unforgettable week exploring Montreal for Canada’s 150th anniversary, I was completely captivated! From a boat spa in a reinvented port to a whimsical fine-dining spot I unearthed some awesome spots, here’s how I spent 48 hours in this one-of-a-kind city….
A Funky Weekend at Snooze Hotel, Brighton (A Review and Video)
Discover Snooze, a retro boutique hotel in Brighton with quirky themed rooms—watch our video, read our review, and plan your fun weekend by the sea…
A Weekend in Beautiful Copenhagen – from Nyhavn to Vesterbro
I absolutely love all things Scandinavian! Among my favorite cities in Europe are Berlin and Copenhagen, which I’ve visited four times now! I love the city for its elegance, its very unique outlook on life, its … Read more
A Weekend in Beautiful Angers – What I Loved (and What I Didn’t!)
Filled with filled with postcard-pretty villages, endless amounts of chateaus and elegant towns I think the Loire Valley is one of the most beautiful places to explore in France. Angers, the capital of the Maine-et-Loire … Read more
GlobalGrasshopper Launch of New Travel Planning Service
Hey lovely to meet you! I’m Jo Briody and I’ve been working in the travel industry for two decades now and have been marketing major travel brands including British Airways, Royal Caribbean, Thomas Cook, Celebrity … Read more
A Weekend in Beautiful Tarragona, Spain – an under-the-radar city destination!
I discovered Tarragona, Spain’s underrated coastal gem, filled with Roman ruins, golden beaches, and rich Catalan culture—perfect for a unique city break…
A Week in Beautiful Vancouver – A Perfect City (With Itinerary)
Discover why Vancouver is one of the world’s most liveable cities with this 7-day itinerary, packed with views, food, nature, and hidden gems.
8 Powerful Benefits of Booking with a Professional Travel Planner
Discover 8 powerful reasons to book with a travel planner—from expert advice to exclusive perks – and take the stress out of planning your next trip…
A Weekend in Beautiful Regensburg at Christmas (inc.video)
Gary (our videographer) and I went to explore Regensburg as guests of Germany Tourist Board, a university city hailed as the best preserved medieval city in Germany, offering a heady combination of a beautiful skyline, … Read more