World Walker

I’m off to York for a two night short break soon, courtesy of Visit York. I was last in York five years ago, when York University was being considered as a place of study by one of our sons. I thought I’d enjoy spending some time getting to know this beautiful city better when [...]

If you are looking for some tranquillity in London, head to the Kensington Palace and Gardens. Here you can catch your thoughts under towering trees and sprawling greenery, and also pack your time with a number of interesting activities. Here are a few reasons why I recommend the Kensington Palace and Gardens as one of [...]

I visited the Kelvingrove Art Gallery Museum in Januarry 2010. It was my first visit after the recent three year restoration of the building. The main entrance leads you straight into the grand Centre Hall. I loved the art deco style ceiling lamps and the decorated ceiling.

The Centre Hall at Kelvingrove Art Gallery [...]

Although I was brought up in London, I’m constantly reminded when I return of the many great places to visit that are new to me. One of these is Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, and ever hopeful that spring is just around the corner, I thought I’d share some Europe travel tips on what to [...]

Did you know that you can see the inside of a Concorde airplane in Scotland? Yup – there’s one waiting for you at the Museum of Flight in East Fortune, about halfway between Edinburgh and North Berwick in East Lothian. You can get there via a bus from outside the North Berwick train station, [...]

I love markets, and I take any and every opportunity to visit one. Some time back I visited London’s Portobello Market, and as expected, I fell in love with it. Here are a few reasons why:

Location – The Market is situated in London’s upmarket Notting Hill district (yes, the same as the movie). Along the [...]

If you love the great outdoors, then Wales is your country and the Brecon Beacons in particular will offer all you could wish for in stunning scenery, walking, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing and many other outdoor activities.

Bunkhouse at Trericket Mill, in the Brencon beacons, Wales

If you’re travelling on a budget or just prefer to get [...]