Visit Buckland Abbey in Devon – home of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was born on a farm just a few miles from Buckland Abbey in Devon, which is now run by the National Trust. …
Culture
But is it Art? at the Museion in Bolzano, South Tyrol
The modern glass cube of the Museion in Bolzano sits confidently facing the river, two pedestrian bridges snaking away from it, a contrast to the …
A guide to Angkor Cambodia – Fascinating ruins or hot and expensive?
Angkor Cambodia, a UNESCO heritage site, is considered to be a photo paradise. Unbelievable sun rises, ancient ruins and wild rainforest combine to make this …
An ugly lovely town Part 2 – the Dylan Thomas birthplace in Swansea
Our journey through Swansea in search of the celebrated Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, had brought us past the pubs where he drank, past his school …
An ugly, lovely town Part 1 – a Return Journey to Swansea with Dylan Thomas
To be honest I was not sure what I would find as I began my search for the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas in his home …
5 Bizarre Temples In India
In this article, our guest writer Rohit Agarwal explores some of the bizarre Hindu temples to be found in India, where rats are made welcome, …
Stokes Croft – a hidden gem of street-art-cool in Bristol
Stokes Croft is a bit of a rough diamond in Bristol, a neighbourhood full of street-art, that leads up from the shopping heart of Bristol …
Visiting Thomas Hardy Country and the Acorn Inn in Dorset
Dorset in the early summer. You couldn’t get a more perfect picture of Englishness, I thought, as I drove down to meet my sister for …
Visiting Hauteville House on Guernsey – home of Victor Hugo
In France Victor Hugo was and still is considered a literary superstar and visiting Hauteville House, Hugo’s home on Guernsey opened my eyes to the …
5 of the top historical sites in Egypt
Egypt was the country in which one of the greatest civilisations in recorded history sprung up. It has also been affected by the ravages of …
Is Bristol the street-art capital of the world?
Bristol is my home town so forgive me if I’m biased, but if you’re a connoisseur of street-art, you’ll find rich pickings in Bristol. Bombed …