Fair Verona.
Bypass the Venetian crowds this autumn and head straight for the historically picturesque city of Verona. Perhaps best known as the setting of Shakespeare’s tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Verona is also home to the world’s third largest Roman
Fair Verona.
Bypass the Venetian crowds this autumn and head straight for the historically picturesque city of Verona. Perhaps best known as the setting of Shakespeare’s tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Verona is also home to the world’s third largest Roman
Exploring Edinburgh.
Bleary eyed and half asleep I stepped off the early morning train to Scotland’s capital, greeted soon after by a fully kilted gentleman roaring on his bagpipes to an unintelligible yet traditionally Scottish sounding tune.
Exploring Edinburgh.
Bleary eyed and half asleep I stepped off the early morning train to Scotland’s capital, greeted soon after by a fully kilted gentleman roaring on his bagpipes to an unintelligible yet traditionally Scottish sounding tune.
Bizarre Bristol.
With a unique personality and intriguing inhabitants, Bristol is a city like no other. Its attractions are diverse, ranging from the lush grassy banks of the downs to the 10 mile long rocky outcrops which form the Avon Gorge, and
Bizarre Bristol.
With a unique personality and intriguing inhabitants, Bristol is a city like no other. Its attractions are diverse, ranging from the lush grassy banks of the downs to the 10 mile long rocky outcrops which form the Avon Gorge, and
Haworth. [Tracing the history of the Brontë sisters]
“… the pleasantest manner of spending a hot July day was lying from morning till evening on a bank of heath in the middle of the moors, with the bees humming dreamily about among the bloom, and the larks singing
Haworth. [Tracing the history of the Brontë sisters]
“… the pleasantest manner of spending a hot July day was lying from morning till evening on a bank of heath in the middle of the moors, with the bees humming dreamily about among the bloom, and the larks singing
Brussels. [Following the comic-strip trail]
Famously the home of Tintin, Gaston and Lucky Luke, Belgium takes a tremendous amount of pride in its cartoons, so much so that in 1991 the local authorities in Brussels came up with an idea to paint giant comic book
Brussels. [Following the comic-strip trail]
Famously the home of Tintin, Gaston and Lucky Luke, Belgium takes a tremendous amount of pride in its cartoons, so much so that in 1991 the local authorities in Brussels came up with an idea to paint giant comic book
London [Les Misérables]
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to see Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre in London, after more than a year of obsessing over the show’s great ballads. The performance was incredible and, despite my crazily high expectations of
London [Les Misérables]
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to see Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre in London, after more than a year of obsessing over the show’s great ballads. The performance was incredible and, despite my crazily high expectations of
London [To the Tower!]
Founded by William the Conqueror following his invasion of England in 1066, the Tower of London has withstood centuries of gruesome executions, bloody battles and royal treachery. To this day it encapsulates the dramatic history of the capital, with its
London [To the Tower!]
Founded by William the Conqueror following his invasion of England in 1066, the Tower of London has withstood centuries of gruesome executions, bloody battles and royal treachery. To this day it encapsulates the dramatic history of the capital, with its
Lille. [The Flemish side of France]
Lille’s pretty cobbled streets and intricate Flemish architecture, boldly decorated with thousands of Christmas lights, made for a real impression as we stumbled into the city’s Grand Place on Tuesday evening, attempting to find our bearings. The smaller than expected
Lille. [The Flemish side of France]
Lille’s pretty cobbled streets and intricate Flemish architecture, boldly decorated with thousands of Christmas lights, made for a real impression as we stumbled into the city’s Grand Place on Tuesday evening, attempting to find our bearings. The smaller than expected
Nottingham. [Pit & Pendulum]
There’s a certain appeal to having lunch with a 6ft metal pendulum hovering above your head, surrounded by skulls, handcuffs, stocks and other gothic regalia while neon pink haired waitresses tend to your table. The strictly 18+ Pit and Pendulum
Nottingham. [Pit & Pendulum]
There’s a certain appeal to having lunch with a 6ft metal pendulum hovering above your head, surrounded by skulls, handcuffs, stocks and other gothic regalia while neon pink haired waitresses tend to your table. The strictly 18+ Pit and Pendulum
York. [Medieval Minster]
I’ve never been too fond of Cathedrals, I mean how different can each really be? But York Minster kind of grew on me. It’s one of the most unique buildings that I’ve come across, plus we happened to arrive during
York. [Medieval Minster]
I’ve never been too fond of Cathedrals, I mean how different can each really be? But York Minster kind of grew on me. It’s one of the most unique buildings that I’ve come across, plus we happened to arrive during
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