Denmark is often cited as having the happiest people on earth, being consistently top of the UN, UK and EU … Continue reading Denmark, the happiest place in the world?

Cornwall has long been a favoured destination and bolt hole from the rigours of London life. At some point, I … Continue reading How not to write a best-selling guide book

Cornwall has long been a favourite of oldgreytravel and his family. We have family connections back to the County and … Continue reading St Ives, Cornwall

Oldgrey travel made his annual visit to the tennis championship at Eastbourne recently and was struck, as usual, about how … Continue reading Eastbourne Tennis

Out of the fog of childhood memories, there are sometimes events so sharp and clear that they seem they could … Continue reading Clouds Hill, Dorset

Is this the best pub view in England? Oldgreytravel was in the Isle of Purbeck for a few days recently … Continue reading Purbeck, Dorset

Noel Betowski was born the same year as me. His father was a Polish seaman living in Tilbury, Essex. He … Continue reading Cornwall Open Studios

Not many hotels have a mint condition 1967 Lancia Fulvia Coupe as centrepiece of their reception area, but then not … Continue reading Lingotto, Turin

Is it possible to ski without it costing the earth? It certainly is not a cheap travel option, but there … Continue reading Skiing on a budget

Oldgreytravel is a website for the independent, mature traveller. Living in the South of England, I am a writer, photographer … Continue reading About Oldgreytravel