Delfshaven and the Mayflower Pilgrims departure for the New World: In 1608 a group of religious Separatists who ultimately became known as the Mayflower Pilgrims escaped from England and made their way briefly to Amsterdam before the Mayflower Pilgrims settled for 11 years in Leiden. Here they enjoyed enough freedom to pursue their religious life as […]
Discover Blenheim Palace
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eat, Sleep, Do in Porto
A quick guide to Porto – Northern Portugal – Porto Part II While for some, the whole point of Porto is Port Wine, there is a lot more to discover in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second-largest city in Portugal, Porto really does have a charming personality of its own. A brief visit in […]
Hotel Leone, Montelparo – Compact Boutique Hotel With Much More
Wine Lover’s Break to Hotel Leone, Montelparo, Marche. *Stop Press* as you might expect, the team at Hotel Leone are tackling the challenges to the tourism industry with typical positive thinking. They have a fabulous payitforward crowdfunding campaign so that you can help them out AND save money when we are all able to […]
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 […]
Visit Arbroath – Smokies and the Declaration of Arbroath
Visiting Arbroath – A Tale of Scottish Independence and Smoked Fish Arbroath is a small Scottish fishing town on the coast just north of Dundee and about an hour and a half drive from Edinburgh. It has two main claims to fame – the Arbroath Smokie and an ancient Abbey where the Declaration of Arbroath […]