Golden BC, Canada18 August 2019Next stop on our road trip across Western Canada, was Golden BC, a slightly less expensive base from which to explore the rockies.
Banff, Canada2 August 2019From Calgary we headed into the Rockies, spending some time around Banff. Banff is surrounded by the most incredible natural beauty in the form of mountains, lakes and wildlife.
Calgary, Canada22 July 2019We just got back from a two week road trip through Western Canada. We started in Calgary. Canada’s Wild West? Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and stands at the intersection of two rivers, the Bow and the Elbow.
Stockport28 June 2019Stockport is the town where I grew up, though it’s easier to say that I’m from Manchester since people know where that is and is a much more interesting place. I had the chance to visit Stockport recently and it’s been a while since I’ve been in the town centre itself.
London Paddington24 May 2019Paddington Station has been the London home of the Great Western Railway and its successors since 1838. It is London’s gateway to the South West of England. If you need trains to/from the West Country, Bristol, Bath, this is the place to you arrive and depart from.
Brick Lane London16 May 2019Visit for Culture, Food and … A short walk from the towering buildings of the world’s banks in the City of London, lies Brick Lane; a place that simply bustles with activity.
Leadenhall Market, London10 May 2019Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is situated in what was the centre of Roman London. Originally a meat, poultry and game market, it is now home to boutique shops, restaurants and bars serving the hungry and thirsty from neighbouring city offices.
St Dunstan's London4 May 2019This medieval church was reduced to ruins in the blitz of World War II, leaving just an empty shell. But this space has now become a tranquil garden in the middle of the city.
Stonehenge24 March 2019I’ve passed these strange stones by the side of the A303 a number of times, but on our recent trip to Bath we took a turn off the main road to visit this ancient site.
Seal Sands16 March 2019Just down the road from Seaton Carew, amongst the heavy industrial plants of the Teeside estuary, is a spot we visit frequently. This is the most unlikely place to find wildlife and yet here, amongst the pylons and chimneys, is an incredible place; a home to hundreds of birds and around 100 seals.