Today I watched the BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships at the Copper Box in London’s Olympic Park. Tickets are still available for the Rugby Challenge in October too – see here. This got me thinking about my latest series of posts on unusual experiences ‘Fulfill your travel bug with: something unusual‘. So in keeping with […]
The often grey UK weather probably doesn’t immediately have you thinking about partaking in water sports. Getting wet isn’t going to encourage you. Regents Canal, London However, if you’re suitably prepared (perhaps with your Crocs like I was!), getting wet isn’t going to be an issue. Trust me I’m a geocacher! There are a surprising […]
To kick off my series of ‘Something Unusual’ posts, I wanted to start with trying something unusual in the capital… Are you looking for something different for a special occasion, or want to try something unusual for your next day out? Maybe you simply have an hour to kill or are looking for another way to […]
It can be extremely refreshing to find yourself re-exploring an area many years on, but I never actually thought this particular place would ever be one of them. I spent a week in Brixton, nearly 20 years ago, when I was sent there to work. And I think I blanked it out. However, I do […]
Southwark is a borough in central London. One of the best things to do in Southwark is a walk along the Southbank of the Thames, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge. Much of the area can be seen easily in a day, but you may want to take your time working your way through all […]
The weather forecast threatened rain over the weekend, but that wasn’t going to stop me heading into the city. Today I enjoyed the celebrations and parade, which was part of the Trooping the Colour annual event. Coldstream guards A well known ceremony, performed by regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies, has been a tradition […]