The Mayflower Discovery Trail: The year 2020 marks the 400 year anniversary of the Mayflower’s journey from England to America. It was in 1620 that an intrepid group of dissenters set sail across the Atlantic on what was then an incredibly dangerous journey. Underlying their journey was a belief that the reformation of English churches […]
The Roman Baths at Bath Spa
New Discoveries in Bath Spa – a Day Trip from London: Strange though it may see to those visiting England from abroad, I’ve been to Bath Spa on several occasions and never actually been into the Roman Baths. I actually used to go shopping in Bath when I lived in Wiltshire – it’s one of […]
Beyond the Beach – Three Unique St Lucia Experiences
Three Things to Try in St Lucia: It’s all too easy when you arrive in somewhere like St Lucia to just stay put. Stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and elegant resorts are just so tempting. But, this pretty Caribbean island has a lot more to offer. Can I tempt you with chocolate perhaps? St Lucia […]
THE Park Hyderabad Hotel – the way to explore India
Exploring India – Hyderabad: Scraping ice off of my car on a typical English frosty morning, my mind is taken back to sitting by a pool in yoga leggings, my toes dabbling in the water, whilst I watched the sun rise over the Hussain Sagar Lake, in Hyderabad, the fourth largest city in India. I […]
Costa Navarino Cultural Weekend – Under the spell of Greek costume
Costa Navarino Cultural Weekend – Messinia, Greece The Costa Navarino Cultural Weekend is a new initiative which I was fortunate enough to be invited to join. There were numerous activities and events over the course of the two days and I welcomed the chance to learn more about the traditions, heritage and way of life […]
In Bruges – A Medieval City and Much More
A Short Break to Bruges, Belgium: Despite working in Brussels for 9 months, despite knowing that Bruges was my mother’s favourite city in Europe and despite not having been there since I was eight years old, somehow as an adult I’ve never quite managed to get on the train and visit Bruges in Belgium. Obstinacy […]
Catalonia – Part 2
My journey through Catalonia continues to Osona…. Having left the charms of Berguedà behind me, I continued on my exciting journey through Catalonia where my entire itinerary was a complete unknown. In the hands of my guides, I became accustomed to arriving in new places with no idea what was in store for me… It […]
Eastern Bohemia – Heritage, Beer and Legends
Two Legends of Pardubice – and why you should visit! RyanAir has just opened a new route direct from London Stansted to Pardubice so if you are planning to visit the Czech Republic it is now very easy to reach and still much cheaper than Prague both for hotels and food. While accommodation choices may […]
Dining at The Don, City of London
Proper Dining in the City – The Don: Once upon a time, I worked in the City. One of my favourite places to eat was called ‘The Bleeding Heart’ – a charming French Bistro tucked away in a secret courtyard near Farringdon. Named after a 17th-century beauty, Lady Elizabeth Hatton, who was found murdered there, […]
Culture and Casinos in Baden-Baden
Spa town Baden-Baden has culture, casinos – and roller coasters: Guest post by Oliver Segal Our trip started in Baden-Baden, a deeply Germanic spa town. Like Bath in Avon, its history goes back to the Roman empire. Emperor Caracalla built the original bath, but it was transformed from a forgotten city in the 19th century […]