The final stop off on our Southern explorer is the stunning town of Stratford Upon Avon, best known for being the birthplace of our premier playwright Mr William Shakespeare. Stratford is a market town that is full to bursting with stunning Tudor details, some of which would be recognisable to Will himself. Naturally the town,Continue reading “Shakespearian Stratford”
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Bayard’s Cove Fort
While in Dartmouth we explored Bayard’s Cove Fort – a Tudor fort, built between 1522 and 1536 which contained heavy guns to protect the town from attack. The significance of the fort’s strategic position can best be seen from the sea as it controls the narrowest point of the channel at the entrance to DartmouthContinue reading “Bayard’s Cove Fort”
Stonehenge
Another UK based trip back in September 2020 now. 12 days whizzing around the Isle of Wight and the South of England. Starting off with a brief peek at the most mysterious of all the UK’s landmarks – Stonehenge. The prehistoric monument is plonked on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. It’s made up of an outerContinue reading “Stonehenge”
Books, beautiful books.
As we leave Retiro park I stumble upon this bibliophile’s dream! Open air book stalls in weathered little cabins . . . . You can find this cornucopia of the written word on a small pedestrian street known as the Cuesta de Moyano. Running down from El Retiro Park to the Glorieta de Carlos VContinue reading “Books, beautiful books.”
Vinegar Hill
Next on our tour of Brooklyn we’re heading to a curious little neighbourhood that is not exactly on the tourist trail – Vinegar Hill. It’s a tiny neighbourhood in Brooklyn on the East River Waterfront between Dumbo and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The neighbourhood gets its name from the Battle of Vinegar Hill, an engagementContinue reading “Vinegar Hill”
Walls and terror
One of the best ways to get to grips with the rich and layered history of Berlin, and Germany as a whole, is to take part in one of the many free walking tours on offer. There are so many to chose from but we opted for the Original Free Berlin Tour here. This tourContinue reading “Walls and terror”
Berlin by day
We’re up and out early to cram in lots and lots of walking and history. Before heading out I pause to enjoy this incredible example of extreme flyposting! We swing by the Berliner Dom again to enjoy it in the light before heading to The sunken library. This poignant memorial shows what is missing. Underground,Continue reading “Berlin by day”
Historic Berlin
After checking out the bang up to date street art of the Mitte district we head out to see a whistle stop tour of some of the older sights of Berlin. First up is Berlin Cathedral AKA Berliner Dom AKA the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church which is located on Museum Island in theContinue reading “Historic Berlin”
Closer to home
While I (impatiently) wait for the first of this year’s global jaunts I thought I’d celebrate the gorgeous place that I live – Derbyshire! This lovely county is home to one of the most visited national parks in the world – The Peak District. We’re just outside of the peak park in the tiny touristContinue reading “Closer to home”
Rhodes town
Now dear readers, you all know that we don’t usually do package holidays and yet that is what we found ourselves on in Rhodes. However, never fear, we still managed to break away and do our own thing for a few days. Although we were based in Pefkos we decided to spend a few daysContinue reading “Rhodes town”