Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in the Orangery Terrace by Searcy’s with Perrier-Jouet Champagne Award-winning Blenheim Palace is a sparkling diamond amongst the fabulous jewels of England’s grand stately home collection. Less than two hours from London by car, and nestled within the verdant Oxfordshire countryside it is an oasis offering calm, culture and currently, […]
Hotel Indigo Chester
A Perfect Choice for a City Staycation. Wanting to take a staycation, but seeking inspiration on where to go? Help is at hand! Indigo Hotels promise you’ll find them “At the heart of vibrant neighbourhoods”, and from the list of the UK destinations they cover, including Hotel Indigo Chester, you can look forward to a […]
A guide to Shakespeare’s Birthplace – Exploring Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon, more than just the birthplace of Shakespeare. For anyone with an interest in theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon has to be one of the best day trips from London. The birthplace of Shakespeare it’s packed with things to see and do related to the great Bard. Stratford-upon-Avon is a quintessentially English market town with pretty half-timbered buildings […]
La Louche with Two Birds Absinthe
All About Absinthe and La Louche I’ve been hugely excited about reviewing the luminescent green bottle of Absinthe that arrived in the post from artisan spirits company Two Birds Spirits situated in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. They make some of the most enticing sounding spirits on the market and having reviewed their delicious Salted Caramel English […]
Travelling to Sri Lanka – a visa and a bucket list in advance
Armchair Travel to Sri Lanka and the benefits of getting your Visa in Order. Do you have one place that stands out from your travels? Somewhere that you really want to revisit? For me, that place is Sri Lanka. About a quarter of the size of the UK, it’s a charming island, just off the […]
First Sights in Jerusalem, Israel
Exploring Jerusalem – Things to See and Do. It can be a challenge when your first visit to a City is both achingly short and has a particular focus. In my case, I travelled to Jerusalem for last year’s Marathon and my short visit was dominated by learning more about that event, then wandering around […]
The Angel, Abergavenny
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 […]