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”
The most anticipated trip of the year – to the pub!
I know I am pushing it, writing a travel blog based around going to my local, but after lockdown it seems as exciting as a journey to the moon. Lots of people I know are not keen on heading out during this first weekend of legal indoor socialising, and I get that. But for us,Continue reading “The most anticipated trip of the year – to the pub!”
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”
The joys of flying…are those days over?
Flying has been on my mind a lot lately. As in, when can I? And what will flying be like in a world with COVID19? I’ve always loved flying. When I was younger, we’d fly to Mallorca or Malta every year, and the whole thing felt like a huge adventure. In reality, it must haveContinue reading “The joys of flying…are those days over?”
Come walk with me to Bray and back
Today I’m continuing my strategy of blogging about what’s close to home. What else can you do during lockdown? We’re back on The Green Way, but heading south this time, towards the village of Bray. You might have heard of it – it’s otherwise known as Heston’s Kingdom! Bray is not the kind of placeContinue reading “Come walk with me to Bray and back”
Easter in Prague (obviously not in 2020!)
It’s the Easter long weekend and we usually go away, but this year we won’t be going anywhere more exotic than The Back Yard. So I’m thinking wistfully of last Easter’s trip to Prague. I first visited Prague back in 1991 when I was living in Vienna. The Velvet Revolution which overthrew Communist rule hadContinue reading “Easter in Prague (obviously not in 2020!)”
My favourite places: Lisbon
Watching Rick Stein’s Long Weekends (we love him, Padstow is on the wishlist), he raved about the seafood in Lisbon. ‘Why haven’t we been there?’ we wondered. In fact, I’d never been to mainland Portugal, horror!Better book something quick. Lisbon is definitely a bit underrated. Nowhere near the top 10 of European capitals despite theContinue reading “My favourite places: Lisbon”
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