Steve McKenna
Travel writer
Steve McKenna is based in the UK, but is usually drawn to sunnier climes. He has a special affection for Mediterranean Europe, south-east Asia and Latin America.
The wonderland dubbed ‘The Impossible Garden’ shouldn’t exist at all
Butterflies, birdsong, azaleas and rhododendrons, Californian redwood and even Wollemi pines flourish in this “impossible garden”.
- by Steve McKenna
Despite its issues, Britain’s answer to Vegas keeps bringing in tourists
Years of under-investment, deprivation, unreliable weather and boozy stag and hen parties haven’t stopped Blackpool being fun for all the family.
- by Steve McKenna
Europe doesn’t get more far-flung, or magical, than this breathtaking place
Created by volcanic eruptions and subsequently eroded by glaciers, winds and waves, this dreamlike archipelago sits halfway between Iceland and Britain.
- by Steve McKenna
One of Europe’s hottest destinations is cooler (and crowd-free) in winter
Portugal is a revelation in (their) winter: charming, easy-going cities, swoon-worthy countryside and few tourists.
- by Steve McKenna
Move over, Melbourne: Here’s how Paris does laneway culture
Hidden in plain sight, the covered arcades of the French capital are full of old-world charm, intrigue, restaurants and art.
- by Steve McKenna
London’s abandoned underground tunnels are red-hot right now
The locations in London where a James Bond film and TV shows such as Killing Eve have been filmed are the subject of a guided tour.
- by Steve McKenna
Why you should visit this unknown, Manhattan-esque district of Paris
You’ll find quirky art, architecture and urban design in this pocket of the French capital.
- by Steve McKenna
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Hotel reviews
Flamboyant new Paris hotel channels Wes Anderson with eye-popping aesthetics
This vivacious hotel is exquisitely crafted and superbly located, making it a fabulous addition to Paris’ high-end hotel scene.
- by Steve McKenna
Beyond tourist traps and ruins: Athens’ coolest neighbourhoods
It pays to stray from the most well-worn paths in this exciting cultural city.
- by Steve McKenna
Scotland’s first vertical distillery is a must-visit in Edinburgh
The only way is up for this newbie on Edinburgh’s reborn waterfront which now has the country’s first vertical whisky distillery.
- by Steve McKenna
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