A historical stay at the Ice House Hotel in Mayo, Ireland

Ice House Hotel Ballina

This was a planned trip in early January, for a night’s relaxation in a high-end spa hotel, and a little sightseeing in the local area. We choose the Ice House Hotel, Ballina, in County Mayo, as its excellent reputation preceded it. Alas, not everything on our trip went according to plan, but it’s saving grace […]

Treasures of the British Museum, London

British Museum

The British Museum is the world’s first purpose built museum. Built in 1753, it originated from the collection of Hans Sloane. A vast quantity of artefacts await, sourced from all corners of the planet, and organised according to the great civilisations that ruled them. Several hours are needed to view it, and luckily being a […]

Making the Most of 2 days In London

Trafalgar Square

42 km’s walking in 2 days added up to some very tired legs. But I realised my ambition to see some of the best sights of London. Westminster Cathedral