This is a new section of The London Word that forgets about a phone signal and wanders the world. Each week, Cath will be blogging about her sneaky getaways and reminiscing about life on the road. Stay tuned for travel trends, cool getaways and hidden gems from Southend to Singapore.

With old street lamps, cobbled streets, pretty music and fine wine, you can’t go wrong with a romantic weekend in Paris

If you’re dreaming about some time away from it all to catch up on some trashy reading and laze around in the sun, I’ve got three easy-peasy travel ideas…

Unlike its sexy sibling, Barcelona, Madrid isn’t in the business of wooing tourists. It’s a place for friends to hang out and jet setters to propel their careers

In Tokyo, even the most mundane tasks sometimes can become weird, incomprehensible, or at times hilarious

Finding out you’re not covered for the freak bungee jump accident/ ash cloud/ monkey bite that’s ruined your holiday is a pretty sorry place to be

With Austenian streets, well-preserved Roman sites, the sweeping river Avon and the famously Georgian Royal Crescent, this small city really is a showstopper

Whether you’re a sun worshipper, die hard backpacker or lux traveller, start planning your next trip now to escape the city in style

Here’s Cath’s rundown of some of the world’s best parties for New Year’s Eve…

Rediscovered a hundred years ago, this jaw dropping sight frequently tops travel wishlists and is an undisputed wonder of the world

Whether you’re puddle hopping in a festival, dancing until the early hours or doing some serious sightseeing, the right footwear is essential
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