The stay at home rules here in the UK were lifted earlier this week. So I’ve finished off my virtual sketch tour of London and am ready to brave a visit on location in the coming weeks. If you are looking for ideas of where to spend time when visiting London, I would recommend this […]
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Virtual sketch tour of London – Westminster (part 1)
Fed up of not being able to travel, bored of the daily exercise locations, and desperately trying to make the best of the time in lockdown! That was me last month. So I decided to journal a virtual sketch tour of London – aiming to visit a new location every week. I’m nearly done with […]
Why consider a free walking tour when you travel
Do you want a cheap way to see the highlights in a city? A free walking tour is a great way to do this at the start of a visit. It also reduces your carbon footprint as there is no transport involved. But how do you make sure you get the most out of the […]
Exploring life in India’s slums
Just round the corner from the Oklha metro station the sight of cows clustered around a pile of rubbish had me reaching for my camera. We had just been told no photographs. So, I sighed quietly. Instead settling for a good look at the festering mess which these cattle were happily munching on. We continued […]
5 must try tapas in Seville
Seville is filled with numerous tapas and copas bars and restaurants. So much so you will be overwhelmed with the choice and probably much like me on my first visit… sway towards the touristy places and consequently the more un-traditional dishes. Tapas originates from its direct translation: Tapa, meaning lid or cover. Regardless of […]
Take your pick from Harry Potter themed tours in London
As Harry Potter fans prepare to descend on the British capital over the next few months for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play, that previews this month, they may also find they are spoilt for choice in terms of other Potter themed things to do. The Warner Brother’s Studio Tour of course […]