We’d booked a weekend in the Icelandic capital last Summer, and I was looking for ideas on what to do there. Go horse riding. See the waterfalls. Ride a snowmobile through the countryside. Everything suggested was well outside the city, and involved a few hours of transportation and joining groups of other tourists. Hmmm… IContinue reading “Rambling around Reykjavic”
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It’s a trifecta: London, by train, for some gin tasting
What’s not to like? No matter how many great cities I visit, London remains one of my favourites. The fact that it’s only a quick train ride from where I now live, so I can go as often as I like, doesn’t diminish the attraction. And gin, well who doesn’t love gin? Our trip startedContinue reading “It’s a trifecta: London, by train, for some gin tasting”
In praise of small countries – Liechtenstein and Luxembourg
Some time ago, I decided that I wanted to visit all of the smallest countries in Europe. Why? Like there has to be a reason. Why not? Don’t you want to visit them too? It’s good to have life goals and mine are all travel-based! Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe, with anContinue reading “In praise of small countries – Liechtenstein and Luxembourg”
Market Harborough – a middle class fairy tale
That’s according to the Sunday Times anyway, which included this market town in Leicestershire on a list of the top 50 places to live in the UK. So why am I here? Agreed, it’s a bit of a random choice for a weekend break. But I live in Berkshire, my friend Bev lives in Yorkshire.Continue reading “Market Harborough – a middle class fairy tale”
Travels in my neighbourhood: The River Thames
I honestly do believe that adventure is right outside your front door. You just have to switch off the telly and go and find it. You might not even have to go very far. I’m lucky enough to have the amazing Thames Path just down the road from where I live. In around 10 minutesContinue reading “Travels in my neighbourhood: The River Thames”
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