I like finding a new self-guided London walk whenever I visit the city. I came across WALKS PAST when searching last week and Number 13 – PASSAGES, ALLEYS AND HIDDEN TREASURES fitted the bill! Not alone was it quirky and informative, it had the BEST directions I’ve ever come across – we didn’t once refer […]
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One week, Two countries, Three different experiences – this makes for a very nice post Christmas trip for anyone looking for snow but not necessarily for winter sports. With two cities, you can plan to avoid the worst of the weather if necessary and your time in the Bavarian Alps can also be tweaked to […]
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I know I go on about those people who blow in and out of a place in 5 minutes and think they’ve ‘done’ it. But, I’ll admit, there are times when that’s exactly what circumstances throw at you and of course you make the most of it. It’s amazing what you can do in a […]
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Lubeck might be of interest to the Xmas Market Brigade amongst you – especially those looking for new destinations. It will particularly suit anyone close to London Stansted which offers direct flights. Alternatively, you can fly to Hamburg and get the train to the Hauptbahnhof (20 mins) and a 40 minute train on to Lubeck. […]
Read MoreI’m just home from the Dublin Craft Fair and have to share this with you. Nineteen Wicklow women spent six years knitting the map of Ireland. The group of knitting friends set out to create a labour of love and thousands of hours went in to the construction of the 5m X 4m display. They […]
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