“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it…” (Washington Irving) Looking out over the meadow, the pink hue created by the sun setting just above the tree line naturally attracted the eye. With only the resident barn owls…
Star Rating: *** Pages: 247 (paperback edition) First published in 2015 by Austin Macauley Publishers For anyone looking to complete a road trip of the Algarve this is potentially a guide worth having. Full of insights and information ranging from the history of this area to where to eat whilst…
Star Rating: *** Pages: 198 (paperback version) First published in 2014 by Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd The Narrative If you are after a comic recap about a road-trip style holiday around Europe in an old campervan ‘Gullible’s Troubles’ is a book for you. Suzi and Bill are an Australian…
“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” (Albert Einstein) Many hotels today claim to be eco-friendly and are consciously aware that some guests are more inclined to book with them if they are…
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…
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…
“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…