Known as the ‘City of Seven Hills’ along with Rome and Istanbul, Lisbon in Portugal has a steep and varied landscape. Miradouros or viewpoints are strategically placed around the city, enabling people to look out across the city to the Tagus River whilst capturing various photos of cityscapes and famous…
Star Rating: *** Pages: 356 (e-reader format) First published by Scribe in 2014 The Story Scamarcio is a talented detective with the Roma flying squad but has a tainted past thanks to his father. Being the son of a Mafia grandiose would be difficult for anyone; following in the footsteps…
Finding a suitable hotel location is always a daunting experience. Do you want something close to the main sights? Somewhere close to the shopping streets? Somewhere quiet? Somewhere lively? Then throw into the mix other people’s reviews, from a plethora of different sources, and before you know it that quick…
‘Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o tea, bad food…’ Dennis Farina Known for certain delicacies, some of which are far from sounding appetising, the jellied eel to mention only one, makes walking the streets of London in search of a decent meal a leg-aching experience. Why? Are…
The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking, reaching for miles and miles over the top of the lush, green forest of trees, complemented only by the bright azure skyline. It was a view that could easily make you forget about the commotion of daily living. The climb was indeed…
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” (Mark Twain) As travellers we all class ourselves as open-minded individuals, willing to try most things as long as they are morally correct and often ecologically sustainable. However, what I do also find is that frequent travellers are also very vocal about…
“Flowers are as common in the country as people are in London.” (Oscar Wilde) London attracts over 30 million visitors each year so you would be forgiven for assuming that there are no quiet spots left in the city, however, it is still possible to find that bubble of peace within…
Being a city, London has always had its fair share of notorious criminals but how would you react if you came face-to-face with one of them? When you lose the ability to use one of your senses fully you realise just how vulnerable you become. Standing here, for what feels…
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea” (Henry James) Everyone knows that Brits have a love affair with tea. It has become part of our identity; part of our make-up. Even if, like myself, you have…
With thousands of people choosing to visit the UK each year to explore the history of such a small nation it is understandable that when people descend upon the city of London they flock to the historical attractions. Visiting Buckingham Palace, retracing the footsteps of Kings and Queens from bygone…