The Northern Quarter of Manchester for street art and vintage
On our recent weekend break in Manchester, I spent an hour or so on the Sunday morning wandering around the Northern Quarter. On my Friday …
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The Roman Baths in Bath – what to see when you visit
The Roman Baths in Bath are one of the city’s unique attractions and the number one thing to see in this charming UNESCO World Heritage …
The Kings Head Inn at Bledington – a charming Cotswolds country inn
I recently stayed at the Kings Head Inn at Bledington in the heart of the picture perfect Cotswolds, set on a village green intersected by …
Mona Lisa exhibition – at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
I know that you’ll have been pondering weighty questions such as “Did the Mona Lisa have any eyelashes?” and “What did she look like naked?” …
Don McCullin Shaped by War – at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester
While in Manchester recently I took a look at the Don McCullin exhibition; Shaped by War, at the Imperial War Museum North. Cyprus, Lebanon, Vietnam, Cambodia …
The Lowry in Manchester – getting to know LS Lowry
If you take the new Metro-line tram from central Manchester out to the Salford Quays, you’ll find a regenerated waterway with smart apartment and office …
Snowdrops at Lytham Hall – in Lancashire, England
I recently attended an event in Lancashire and enjoyed walking through the wooded grounds to admire the gorgeous snowdrops at Lytham Hall. One of the …
Pavement poetry and art in Manchester
You may have realized that I like a bit of street-art but pavement art is a little more unusual to find. It’s easy to miss …
Interview with Lara Dunston and Grantourismo – Podcast 07
In Episode 7 in my travel podcast series, you’ll find an interview with travel writer and blogger, Lara Dunston who’s embarking on a year long …
Weekend in London at the Mandarin Oriental – Podcast 06
In Podcast Episode 6 in my travel podcast series, I’m in London for a winter weekend meeting up with friends and staying at the fabulous …
To Kensington Palace and tea at the Orangery – in London
Kensington Palace in London has been a home to members of the Royal family since 1689 when the palace was purchased by King William III …