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 […]
Reality for most people means money, jobs, mortgages, children and many other responsibilities that get in the way of travelling. So how do you live with the travel bug if you have it, and if you don’t, how should you make the most of your time? Have you tried unusual travels? This year I’m looking 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 […]
My trip to Cuba last year was amazing and I’m so glad that I went when I did. The announcement that the US has decided to loosen it’s restrictions on travel and commerce to Cuba, is likely to take a bit of time to fully impact the island, but it will soon be a very […]
Before heading to Cuba, I researched the cuisine a little, trying to pin down what typical foods to expect and what to try; to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I was given the impression from most guidebooks and blog posts that I would be disappointed, as the food tends to be fairly bland. And the […]