Amy McPherson

Wild Faroe Islands

Amy McPherson visits the wild side of Faroe Islands and finds herself surrounded by fascinating culture among dramatic landscapes.

Snowbound in Bosnia

Snowshoeing adventure in the Bosnian mountains

6 unique and unexpected things you can do in London

Once you tick off London's iconic attractions there is a whole host of unexpected experiences to uncover. Big Ben and Westminster; the London Eye and Buckingham Palace; icons like red phone boxes and black cabs. All are among London's classic drawcards, yet the UK capital offers much more than what meets the eye.

Finnieston - where Glasgow comes alive | Vacations & Travel

On the rooftop bar of Radisson Red with a glass of gin and tonic in hand, I squint my eyes against a sunset that had inked the horizon in hues of purple, yellow and pink. I am looking outwards away from Glasgow city centre and I liked what I see.

The Legends of Lithuania's Curonian Spit

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Weekend in .... Sligo

How to spend a weekend in Sligo for Coast magazine.

My trick to eating street food without getting sick

I share some of my best tips on how to avoid food poisoning from years of getting sick on the road!

Turn left, not right: the trick that lets you see Croatia at its best

On screen, Dubrovnik is legendary. It is all kings, queens and warriors, swords and arrows and magical spells. I imagined this medieval walled city to be full of courtiers in costume at every turn and knights in armour galloping past the city gate with peasants with pitch forks cheering from the sidelines, shouting “down with the mythical beast!” I let this illusion run wild with me. After all, I am not the only one in Dubrovnik thinking of dungeons and dragons.

The Royal Connection: Windsor & Eton

Degustation in Dijon

I eat my way through Dijon and discover the city isn't just about the mustard

Chasing reindeer and Northern Lights in Finland's Lapland - Vacations & Travel Magazine

Whether or not the stars align enough to see the elusive Northern Lights, Finnish Lapland has plenty of magic to discover on its own

Embracing nakedness in Finnish saunas

The mysterious origins of Finland's true name

Ice hockey is not usually my thing. However, while at a bar in central Helsinki watching Finland play Canada, I was absorbed by the atmosphere. Ice hockey is one of the most popular sports in the northern European country, and the Finns had high hopes for their team.

Slow living in Hemingway's footsteps

Adventure on two wheels

Five reasons you'll love Austria's Bregenzerwald - Vacations & Travel Magazine

There is truly something very special about this charming Austrian valley I am face down on the massage table at Romantik Hotel das Schiff in Hittisau, a village in Austria's Vorarlberg region, allowing Johannes' soft hands to rub herbal oil over my back and shoulders. The setting is picture perfect.

Lugano: The sunny side of Switzerland - Vacations & Travel Magazine

Lugano, Switzerland It wasn't so much the opportunity to experience the new Gotthard Tunnel that attracted me to take the train between Lucerne and Lugano in the first place. In all honesty, there wasn't much to see except for our reflections staring back at us on the window.

The town that gave Russia its name

One hundred years ago, revolution flung Russia from the imperialist era into the communist era - from centuries of tsars to red Soviet stars. In St Petersburg, extravagant palaces recall the lavish lifestyles of the Russian emperors, while in Moscow, austere skyscrapers are reminders of the stark existence under dictatorial rule.

Carpe Diem on Italy's Lakes District

From its natural scenery to palatial hotels and fine dining, Italy's Lakes District will dazzle you with charm.

England's beautiful Lake District - Vacations & Travel Magazine

The scene is one typical of storybook England. Bowls of water basin surrounded by soft padded hills with stitched patchwork of stone walls dividing farms dotted by specks of woolly sheep.

Lyon with the Little Prince and Friends

The best way to travel through Lyon, is with one of its most famous characters - the Little Prince.

Why people think Germans aren't funny

Tears of laughter trickled down my face and I clapped so hard my hands turned red. But I was surprised at my reaction, for I was being hilariously entertained by a German comedian at Quatsch Comedy Club in Berlin, in a situation that could be considered oxymoronic by many.

Best destinations for crazy cat lovers

Forget cat memes, here are the best travel destinations for crazy cat lovers!

Zurich West: Not your usual bankers' quarter - Vacations & Travel Magazine

There is a certain impression visitors have of Zurich. It is the financial capital of Switzerland with an image where high fashion meets the delicate engineering of Swiss watches, of smartly dressed bankers who parade the cobbled streets lined with chic and expensive boutiques sipping on espresso and talking multinational currencies.

Prague, away from the crowds

Majesty in Moscow

A review of Hotel National in Moscow

London by Foot

Discover London by foot. Learn the secrets and hidden gems that make the past and present of this city.

Moscow

Travel feature published in Virgin Voyeur. On the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, travel through Moscow and experience a new social revolution sweeping through the country.

The Pleasures of Getting Lost in Montmartre

It is still possible to find little surprises in the bustling Montmartre