Calais, in the French region of Pas de Calais, fringed by the scenic Opal Coast, has…
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A Stroll Through the History of Penzance in Cornwall
Thanks to its notoriety as a smugglers’ haunt, its importance as a coinage town for the tin mining industry and its popularity as…
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Brantôme-en-Périgord in the Dordogne and the Story of its Abbey
For centuries Brantôme-en-Périgord in the Dordogne and its Benedictine abbey existed as…
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Wolsztyn: Steam Train Capital of Poland
One of the joys of visiting the Polish town of Wolsztyn is the possibility of making the…
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A Garrison, Gigs, Goats and Glass Fusion on St Mary’s in Scilly
A visit to the Isles of Scilly, also known as Scilly, is a unique adventure. St Mary's is…
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A Different, Low-Waste Hotel Experience at The Drey, Earl’s…
The Drey is an affordable, room-only hotel in London based on a lower-waste way to stay. There is no…
La Matelote – A Pearl on the Opal Coast of France
La Matelote in Boulogne sur Mer in the Pas de Calais region of France is not just an excellent restaurant nor…
Jetwing Beach a Hotel on Negombo Beach in Sri Lanka: My Review
Herbert Cooray was a man with a vision and that was to create a chain of hotels offering legendary Sri Lankan…
Orchids at Kew Gardens 01 February to 02 March 2025
Are orchids one of your favourite flowers? if so, book your ticket for the annual Orchid Festival at Kew…
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Sigiriya Rock Revisited – in a Thunderstorm
Sigiriya Rock is an icon of Sri Lanka and the site of an ancient fortress and palace dating back to the fifth century. It is a vertical ascent of around 200 metres to its summit. It was included in a trip organised by the British Guild…
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