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 […]
The Moon and Beyond – Exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum #Moon50
A Space Day Out – Two Exhibitions Celebrating the Moon and More. #Ad:Paid Content It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon. Galileo Galilei A visit to the National Maritime Museum right now will show you the moon as you’ve never seen it before – through thousands of years […]
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 […]
Namur Belgium – A Citadel, Snails, Perfume and More
In the heart of Wallonia – What to do in Namur, Belgium. Namur, Belgium, is in the heart of the French-speaking part of the country, Wallonia. Today, Namur is a thriving University City, with a charming, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, perfect as a base for exploring Wallonia or travelling further afield in Belgium and equally […]
Five top places to visit in Basilicata, southern Italy
Exploring the beautiful region of Basilicata, southern Italy Basilicata, a beautiful region in southern Italy, is one of the lesser known parts of the country but, as I discovered recently, certainly somewhere worth exploring. The stunning hilltop towns and villages rise above verdant green valleys. This region is very mountainous with the Dolomiti Lucane mountain […]
A Tale of Two Cities – Bath and Bristol
Go West – Bath and Bristol. #AD – Paid Content Two West Country cities that may just be a few miles apart on the map but which have quite unique personas, Bath and Bristol both have plenty to offer for a visitor looking for a short trip from London. Whether you are touring the […]
What to do in Lisbon Portugal
Whistlestop Lisbon – What I saw and what I missed in Lisbon Portugal The capital city of Portugal, Lisbon arguably should be the first stop for anyone visiting the country. Rich in architecture, food, music and the arts, Lisbon is a vibrant place with great nightlife and plenty to see during the day. It’s historically […]
Four English Cathedrals and a Minster
English Cathedral Cities: There’s nothing like a visit to one of the great Cathedrals of England make me question my own spirituality. On hilltops or on plains – towering spires that reach up into the sky. Intricate stonework, jewelled windows and imposing ceilings. These are buildings surely created by some God or higher force. I […]
Alba White Truffle Fair
Hunting the white truffle in Alba: The International Alba White Truffle Fair is one of the main events showcasing Italian luxury gastronomy of the Langhe-Roero region. Listed as a UNESCO cultural landscape since 2014, the region is known not just for the rare white truffle but for fields of hazelnut trees and for vineyards cultivating […]
Durham – Harry Potter, Prince Bishops, Spooks and Saints
A Castle, Cathedral and More – Things to do in UNESCO listed Durham: Why, it’s wonderful – a perfect little city – and I kept thinking: ‘Why did no-one tell me about this?’ I knew, of course, that it had a fine Norman cathedral but I had no idea that it was so splendid. I […]