Lisbon with the Little One
Lisbon needs no introduction. It is an in-place at the moment, near top of the list for European city breaks, blending good weather, history, fine cuisine, and proximity to the sea with immense good value. We travelled and spent a full 3 days in Lisbon in early spring, but the city was already alive. This […]
Memoirs of an Early Edinburgh Trip
A different life and a different time took me to Edinburgh in the midst of spring. Bright skies but the typical chill of Scotland still hung in the air. I had a 2 year old Nina in tow, but I was able to visit a lot that the historical city has to offer over the […]
A Winters Tale in Edinburgh
This was a return to Edinburgh for me after 5 years. The occasion of our trip was a joyous one, we were celebrating our engagement. This was a scaled back trip by my usual relentless standards.
Treasures of the British Museum, London
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
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