Aldwych tube dates back to 1907, when it first opened as Strand station. At the time this was the terminus and only station on the short Piccadilly line branch from Holborn. It’s been closed since 1994, but is regularly used for filming and periodically features on the London Transport Museum Hidden London tour list. Tickets to visit will be […]
I’ve heard it referred to as The Rome of the North and more recently the G- spot of Europe. Certainly two very extreme claims for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. I can’t claim to be able to confirm either reference, as I’ve not been to Rome. However, Vilnius it’s definitely somewhere I would recommend you […]
Head to the beach in Lithuania straight after a storm and you might just be lucky enough to nab yourself a few bits of amber washed up along the shoreline. It’s fossilised tree resin and has been found there, and many other places in the world, for thousands of years. I finally visited the capital, […]
This year’s Open House London will be on 22nd and 23rd September. There are a number of places that are only accessible by advance booking or via a ballot which will be released today, so check out the Open House site and keep an eye out for additional buildings being added in the coming weeks.
If you need a bite to eat whilst travelling in Spain, there’s little chance of not being able to find a restaurant, bar or cafe serving one of the country’s many snacks. Here are some you must try if you haven’t already.
As the capital of Andalucia, Seville does not disappoint. It’s one of my favourite cities in Europe, which I’ve visited numerous times. As well as sights, it is just a great place to hang out. So, if you’re short on time, 2 days in Seville is plenty of time to take in all the key […]