It’s just a few weeks until the Goodwood Festival of Speed. There are still a few tickets available. It’s a heady mix of high-octane entertainment and a touch of class. Why not make 2026 the year you visit? #Visit1066 #fosgoodwood #travel buff.ly/7p9xFzr

A Portuguese Road Trip, yes, please! Well, we have part 2 of the itinerary from the south, heading back north, zipping across the country. Let's see if it inspires you to discover the warmth and charm of Portugal. #Travel #VisitPortugal buff.ly/PqrVp3o

The Fisherman’s Bastion in #Budapest, the capital of #Hungary is a beautiful place. It is also a fantastic viewpoint with panoramic views across the River Danube. www.rjontour.com/fishermans-b...

One of the top things to do in Valencia is a visit to the City of Arts & Sciences, an architectural marvel: velvetescape.com/an-architect... #Valencia #Spain #architecture #travel #traveladdicts

We love visiting France & exploring its beautiful towns & villages, especially in Provence. Take a peek at the seven stunning locations we explored during our enchanting French adventure #ExploreFranceEN #lifefrance buff.ly/eVhknr8

Visiting Fountains Abbey ruins in North Yorkshire Strolling in the footsteps of ancient history

I recently went on a rail trip across northern Germany in which I visited Lübeck, Rostock, Erfurt and Potsdam. From charming medieval towns to regal Prussian palaces, this trip was amazing! Read all about it: velvetescape.com/northern-ger... #Germany #railtravel #travel #traveladdicts

Treviso is a pretty and chilled city in Northern Italy 30km from Venice. Find out what I enjoyed while recovering from a #traintravel injury.... www.rjontour.com/treviso-italy/ #treviso #Italy

Today marks the day Anne Boleyn became Queen of England in 1533 – Do you ever think she imagined it when she was a child playing in the grounds of Hever Castle - Mmmm, quite possibly #hevercastle buff.ly/WJxHTNi

Did you catch our video on Bateman’s, the family home of Rudyard Kipling? The National Trust manages this beautiful house and delightful gardens; take a peek. #BatemansNT #Visit1066 #NationalTrust buff.ly/aPu5TwX

The street art scene in Amsterdam has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years. There’s STRAAT, the international street art museum - a must-visit for street art fans - but you’ll also find amazing #streetart across the city: velvetescape.com/street-art-i... #Amsterdam #travel #traveladdicts

Wandering the streets of Kathmandu is a multi-sensory experience. The colours, scents of spices, temples, shrines, flags, honking taxis, rickshaws and the odd cow greet you as you explore the city. Photo impressions of my visit: velvetescape.com/photos-of-ka... #Nepal #travel #traveladdicts

Arcachon is a coastal town that’s an easy day trip from Bordeaux. It has a lot more than beaches, such as beautiful Belle Epoque houses, some of the tallest dunes in Europe and some of its best oysters too! Read more: velvetescape.com/day-trip-to-... #Arcachon #France #travel #traveladdicts

Foodie heaven!

Le Mans’ Old Town, known as Cité Plantagenêt, has around twenty hectares of cobbled streets. It feels like one of those places that somehow slipped through time almost untouched #ExploreFranceEN #lifefrance #ExploreFrance buff.ly/9NUSsXx

#Germany's flagship white wine is grown across all official wine regions in the country. But the combination of outstanding #Riesling and awesome scenery is almost unbeatable in these areas. #winetourist #visitgermany carrotsandtigers.com/2026/03/06/t...

Our visit to Pamplona was just for a few hours; it’s amazing how much you can squeeze in & how quickly you start to enjoy Pamplona’s laid-back atmosphere. Don’t forget you’re in the Basque Country, so it’s pintxo, not tapa #visitSpain #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/Z5HriaK

A day trip from Bordeaux to the world famous wine village of Saint-Émilion - things to see and a sightseeing walking route: velvetescape.com/things-to-se... #France #wine #travel #traveladdicts

Wow, who would have thought that the only church in the world to have all its stained-glass windows designed by the famous Russian modernist artist, Marc Chagall, was in Tudeley, Kent? Come take a look #Chagall buff.ly/5diw2iF

Things to do and see in Montpellier, one of my favourite cities in the South of France: velvetescape.com/things-to-do... #Montpellier #France #travel #traveladdicts

Ahh, we love visiting ancient castles and living in Kent; we certainly have our fair share. Kent’s exposed location to our overseas neighbours has led to us fortifying ourselves through the centuries #KentCastles buff.ly/4a3s5E5

An epic road trip around the gorgeous region of Puglia in southern Italy: velvetescape.com/best-of-pugl... #Puglia #roadtrip #Italy #travel #traveladdicts

On this day in 1135, Alfonso VII was crowned Emperor of all Spain in León Cathedral. This city has a historic, welcoming feel to it and makes an ideal base for a Spanish Road trip of the north #Travel #visitSpain #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/UymOGm1

Our video of the 17th-century Stourhead House & Gardens in Wiltshire. Managed by the National Trust, our tour starts in the stable yard before we head to the house & explore the magnificent gardens #ntstourhead #NationalTrust buff.ly/sdluw5U

We have our next video - a little walking tour of Lewes in East Sussex, blessed with blue skies, we set off on a wander to scratch the surface of its historic roots. buff.ly/o3143AS

A wonderful rail trip along the Rhine and Moselle rivers in western Germany: velvetescape.com/rail-trip-we... #Germany #railtravel #travel #traveladdicts

We’re off touring France for 2 weeks in our EV next month. We’re travelling south through Burgundy & heading to the Côte d'Azur & Provence. We couldn’t miss staying at our favourite place, Saint Rémy de Provence, for a few days. #ExploreFranceEN #lifefrance #ExploreFrance buff.ly/D7TkK0G

Sitges is one of my favourite beach towns in Spain. Located near Barcelona, it has wonderful beaches but also beautiful Modernist architecture, top-notch restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Here’s my guide: velvetescape.com/things-to-do... #Sitges #travel #traveladdicts #Spain

We've put together part 1 of our Portuguese road trip, which took us from north to south & east to west, taking in some real hidden gems. If you're thinking about something similar, why not take a peek? #Travel #Portugal #visitportugal buff.ly/d2Wnocm

Another day in Puglia. Slow travel, enjoying every moment. #Brindisi #VisitPuglia

Six road trip routes from Caoe Town to the most beautiful corners of the Western Cape (expect spectacular scenery, vineyards, safaris, whales, penguins and charming towns!): velvetescape.com/best-cape-to... #CapeTown #SouthAfrica #roadtrip #travel #traveladdicts

On this day in 1917, the Imperial War Graves Commission was established; we now know it as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission #CWGC. What fantastic work they do, and Tyne Cot is just so touching #LestWeForget #visitflanders buff.ly/2fmSkjk

Locorotondo, Puglia. The round place. What to do, see, eat! www.pugliaguys.com/2025/12/12/l...

flip.it/TemlHx If you really want to see France, you need to seek out the old country trains that run on single-track lines through gorges and high plateaus. #flipboardusergroup #blueskytravellovers #travel #france #traintravel #europetravel #lifestyle #steamtrains #traveltips #slowtravel

The captivating ruins and gardens of Scotney Castle are incredible. When you first catch a glimpse of the 14th-century moated fortress and its beautiful reflections, it will take your breath away. #NationalTrust #scotneycastleNT buff.ly/ypwwrOr

Our visit to the historic city of Le Mans It’s not all about speed and endurance

Ravenna, a small city in northern #Italy, is home to no fewer than 8 UNESCO World Heritage monuments. It’s truly an amazing experience to see the ancient Byzantine mosaics that #Ravenna is famous for. Here are the must-see sites: velvetescape.com/ravenna-unes... #travel #traveladdicts #history

It’s hard to think that on this day in 1991, the Croatian vote for independence from Yugoslavia didn’t seem that long ago (okay, showing our age now!) A beautiful country ideal for a road trip #CroatiaFullOfLife #Croatia_hr #CroatiaFullOfMagic buff.ly/HU8YwTv

Rügen, Germany’s largest island, is a real gem! From sandy beaches, tranquil lagoons and lush forests to picturesque villages and historic places, there’s lots to see in Rügen. Here’s a road trip route: velvetescape.com/best-places-... #Ruegen #Germany #travel #traveladdicts

Sopron in Hungary is a pretty city near to the border of Austria and has lots of interesting features. Find out about visiting, food and things to do on my #travelblog www.rjontour.com/sopron-hunga... #sopron #travel

Did you catch our recent video? We’re on the French Riviera, or the Côte d'Azur, in the beautiful coastal town of Antibes. This historic town is stunning, with quaint, narrow lanes and charming architecture. #ExploreFranceEN #lifefrance #Travel #ExploreFrance buff.ly/z8TwaYG

A Ford electric Post Office Van - 1974 Range - 100 miles Battery charging - 5 to 7 hours (domestic supply) Postman collecting mail from postbox in Belfast. Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra, Belfast #PostboxSaturday

See the highlights of Dublin on this self-guided walking tour: velvetescape.com/dublin-highl... #Dublin #Ireland #travel #traveladdicts

Find out what i enjoyed at Westminster Abbey in London on my new #travelblog post. www.rjontour.com/westminster-... #London #WestminsterAbbey

Have you visited the walled town of Astorga in Castile and León? Astorga is at the crossroads of the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela & the ‘Silver Road’. Visit the magnificent Cathedral & Gaudí’s Episcopal Palace of Astorga #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/cC57FK7

Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, consists of extraordinary volcanic landscapes, dramatic cliffs and beautiful whitewashed villages. Here are several road trip routes to discover #Lanzarote: velvetescape.com/places-to-vi... #CanaryIslands #Spain #travel #traveladdicts

Today, we have a throwback to our visit to Münster in Germany. It may not be the first city that springs to mind; however, if you adore history and locations with fascinating pasts, then you’ll love it here #VisitGermanyUK #exploremuenster buff.ly/syERQsm

Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern #Italy, offers a diverse array of attractions, from cities like Bologna and Parma to sandy beaches, ancient monuments and rustic hill towns. Here’s a road trip route across this stunning region: velvetescape.com/best-of-emil... #roadtrip #traveladdicts #travel

If you’re longing for a beautiful day at a historic walled garden in bloom, we highly recommend the enchanting Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent. Managed by the #nationaltrust, this charming English garden is stunning #SissinghurstNT #VisitKent buff.ly/SO8R8Gh

Bordeaux is one of my favourite cities to visit in France. Here’s my guide, that includes the top things to do and see, as well as a suggested walking route: velvetescape.com/things-to-se... #Bordeaux #France #travel #traveladdicts