A Welsh Weekend at The Angel, Abergavenny. Some time ago, we were invited to try the famous afternoon tea at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny. It looked and sounded completely delicious – and my colleague came back enthusing about the hotel itself. So, a second invitation to stay at The Angel and learn more about […]
Durham: Shining a light on a cultural county
Winter is coming and it’s a great time to take a break in the UK. Head north from London on the train from Kings Cross and within three hours you’ll arrive in Durham. Here you’ll find an awe-inspiring Cathedral and an impressive castle; quaint cobbled streets; cosy independent bars and restaurants offering excellent local food […]
The Caxton Grill, Victorian London – Review
A Culinary Step Back in Time at The Caxton Grill. If like me you sometimes wander round London looking out for its remaining Dickensian corners and imagining one’s ancestors swishing around town in their hooped skirts and crinolines, then the Victorian London tasting menu at the Caxton Grill is a treat. Rather than slavishly trying […]
What to see in Tunisia – Sidi Bou Said
Two Must-See Houses in Sidi Bou Said – Tunisia. Is it the sign of an excellent adventure when you don’t quite get through your itinerary because you are too interested in everything you see? I think it could well be if my recent trip to Tunisia is anything to go on. We had planned a […]
Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – this winter’s must see event
A hundred years on, Howard Carter’s discovery still grips the imagination. ‘’Yes, wonderful things!” Howard Carter’s reply to Lord Carnavon on that first look into Tutankhamun’s burial chamber has become as famous as the archaeologist himself. And 150 of the wonderful, beautiful, exquisite things he saw almost a hundred years ago are on display at […]
Mons – A City for All Seasons
Tanks in Town and More in Mons, Wallonia, Belgium. Wallonia, the southern and French-speaking part of Belgium is one of those regions you might chance upon rather than visit by design. But, go once and you’ll want to return. Gentle and slow-paced, Wallonian cities are typically unspoilt and not overly busy. However, as I discovered […]
Why you should visit Hammamet – a taste of Tunisia
Tunisia – Why visit Hammamet. While we’ve written about Tunisia on London-Unattached before, this is the first time I’ve had the chance to go myself and write about this North African country renown for food, culture, heritage and beaches. I have to confess to being just a little excited. While I wasn’t going to visit […]
Alone with the Rosetta Stone – VIP Private Access to the British Museum
Early bird guided tour – Egyptian galleries and other treasures Did you know almost six million people visited the British Museum last year? While it’s great that so many tourists and locals appreciate the wonderful collections of artefacts that we have here in London, those of us who know the British Museum well can sometimes […]
The Young Victoria at Kensington Palace
Growing up the Kensington Way – the Young Victoria. Kensington Palace is perhaps best known for its connection with Diana, Princess of Wales. She lived there through her marriage and even after her divorce from Prince Charles. William and Harry grew up there and knew it very much as their home. But, this year marks […]
Visit Antwerp – An Atypical Adventure
A Whistlestop Visit to Antwerp, Belgium. ‘Atypical Antwerp’ is the marketing slogan for a city that is creative, dynamic and vibrant, a small city of half a million people that punches far above its size in art, fashion, architecture and more. I had passed through Antwerp once before en route to Amsterdam and I suspect […]