We were a bit wary when we first arrived into Tamworth, parking in an old car park in the dreary Ankerside shopping centre. It was opened in 1980 and it looked like it. The shopping centre had suffered the fate of a nearby retail park taking a lot of the good stores and custom. It’s a shame … More Sunshine on Tamworth
The city of Lincoln is a favourite of mine. On our latest visit we parked in Lucy Tower, a pay and display multistory car park, which is unusual. It is very well located next to a lake, called Brayford Pool. It is a lovely area with a small harbour and several restaurants (predominantly Italian) on the … More Historic Lincoln
Hull, or Kingston upon Hull, which sounds a lot classier, suffers from a poor reputation, which in my view is totally unjustifiable. I began to become wary when asked where we were going away for the weekend. I had no shame about going to Hull, I was looking forward to it. But whenever me or my … More Hull – An underrated city
Stratford-upon-Avon has been on my must visit list for some time. So when we found out that the Premier Inn is only £29 a night on certain nights of the week and there are two in Stratford, we saw it as a great opportunity to visit. We only went for the one night, but as we … More Stratford-upon-Avon
Whether you pronounce the pretty little village “South Well” or “Suth-ull” it is still one of the most pleasantest places to visit in Nottinghamshire. Although small, there is still enough to do on a morning or afternoons visit. Whichever way you come into the village the enormous and beautiful Southwell Minster dominates the skyline. It really is a … More Southwell or Suth-ull…
At the time we booked to go to Christchurch, New Zealand, there had already been a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on Saturday 4th September 2010, causing widespread damage to the city and minor injuries, but there were no direct fatalities. We were planning a round the world trip and Christchurch was one of our many stops … More Christchurch- An unfortunate disappointment
Vietnam is a country rich in history and breathtakingly beautiful scenery, which will always make it a popular country for those backpacking in South East Asia. However, journeys in Vietnam are not something to be admired. The first clues were there once we arrived at Hanoi airport. We managed to avoid the eager taxi drivers … More Travelling Vietnam
Victoria Victoria is my favourite city in Canada. It has everything in a city that I love. There’s the harbour that has spectacular views that lead out to the sea, as well as museums, cafes, restaurants and an awesome book store! The city has a very English feel to it. The Empress hotel felt very … More Canada’s diverse cities
Chicago is one of the coolest cities we’ve visited. There’s a great vibe to the place that we felt the moment we arrived. The diversity of the city gives it great character, from the astounding architecture such as the Bean, to the quint little beach on the lake. These are just 5 of the cool things to … More 6 of the coolest things in Chicago
“Wwoofing Eh?” was the reaction I received from most Canadians while I was over there for four months. From everyone else – before and after the trip – I received confused silence or comments on how a dog communicates. However, it is simply a way in which a cash strapped person can travel a country for a length of time, and “contribute” … More Wwoofing Eh?
Where The Wildings Are 