Finally the day has arrived, after what seems like the longest wait ever (first world problem, I know), I’m at Heathrow Terminal 5 ready to take my first post-lockdown flight. Straightaway there’s a difference – I’m so excited! After three cancelled trips in the last few months, I can’t wait to start travelling again. SoContinue reading “At last I’ve got my wings back, but how do they feel?”
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Looking for magic dust in Malta
Apparently there’s a popular trend amongst adults these days of booking holidays to re-live their childhood memories and boost their wellbeing. It’s known as the Peter Pan effect. We all wear rose tinted spectacles when it comes to remembering past family trips. We forget the soggy sandwiches filled with gritty sand and just remember gloriousContinue reading “Looking for magic dust in Malta”
Vienna then and now
Oh Vienna! If you’re of a certain age you will immediately hear the soulful voice of Midge Ure. You’ll probably hum it all day – I have been since I started writing this, luckily I’m an Ultravox fan. Many moons ago, I spent a year working in this city as part of my languages degree.Continue reading “Vienna then and now”
Battersea – giving dogs a home for 160 years
So today I’m back in the Big Smoke for a walk, lured by the promise of an Aperol Spritz with friends at the end of it. Go on, twist my arm then! I’m in Battersea, just 3 miles southwest of the City, on the banks of the Thames. Originally a fishing village, then an agriculturalContinue reading “Battersea – giving dogs a home for 160 years”
Travels in my neighbourhood: Runnymede
Poor old King John! He’s always the bad guy, that phony King of England. Meanwhile, his elder brother, Richard the Lionheart, is remembered as a hero by us Brits, despite the fact that he spent most of his time in France or on crusade in the Holy Land. He probably didn’t even speak English, whichContinue reading “Travels in my neighbourhood: Runnymede”
An exclusive promenade in Richmond
It’s another warm weekend (yes another one, I’ve almost forgotten that I live in the UK recently), so we decide to get in the car and drive to outer London again. Why have we never done this before? Apparently it’s because of my holiday ‘obsession’. We decide on Richmond this time around – the WestContinue reading “An exclusive promenade in Richmond”
Travels in my neighbourhood: Cliveden
When we moved back to the UK after 11 years away, I vowed that I wouldn’t take my own country for granted like I did when I was younger. I even bought a Lonely Planet guide to England as a statement of intent. When I was a kid, we were always out and about visitingContinue reading “Travels in my neighbourhood: Cliveden”
Heading towards a fishy treat in Barnes
Where to walk this weekend…? Well, sometimes the choice is made for you. If you’ve read my blog before you will know how food orientated I am. Last week, chef Rick Stein announced that he was opening his restaurants for takeaway. While I’m not prepared to drive to Cornwall for Rick’s fish and chips, hisContinue reading “Heading towards a fishy treat in Barnes”
Sun, sea and sandwiches in San Sebastian
I love Spain. I associate it with fabulous, carefree childhood holidays in the sun with my parents and three siblings. Dad ran his own business, but back then you could completely escape by jumping on a plane. No-one could contact you – you could have been on the moon! And hotel buffets meant unlimited portionsContinue reading “Sun, sea and sandwiches in San Sebastian”
Hampstead, the ultimate urban village
Only 4 miles from Trafalgar Square, but bordering 790 acres of green space, Hampstead has a totally different vibe to much of inner London. Yes, it has a bustling high street, but venture into the neighbouring laneways or along the many footpaths onto Hampstead Heath and you could be miles from the city. The husbandContinue reading “Hampstead, the ultimate urban village”
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