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Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
Fancy a trip back in time? Read all the Outlander Series and craving more? Follow me, I have a treat for you! Step onto Mackinac Island and you’ll find yourself smack dab in the middle of the 1800s. How’s that for time travel? This… Continue Reading “Mackinac Island”
First of all let me be very honest with you guys; this is one place that I want to go back to, if only because my memory of it is so vague. I’ll do my best to write down what I recall, but I… Continue Reading “The Catacombs of St. Callixtus”
Time to get nerdy guys! I couldn’t very well visit London without heading to Platform 9 3/4, which proved to be quite an experience in itself. For those who haven’t read Harry Potter, here’s a quick summary of how important Platofmr 9 3/4 is:… Continue Reading “Platform 9 3/4”
You know you’ve done a good job on your fort when it’s never fired a shot in anger. That’s just what Fort Amherst was, and is to this day. This Napoleonic fortress is situated at the midpoint between Chatham and Gillingham, near the shores… Continue Reading “Fort Amherst”
History in the heart of London has no more recognisable name than the Tower of London. Found right on the banks of the Thames, it’s one of the places that should definitely not be missed if you’re spending any time in London. There’s been… Continue Reading “The Tower of London”
Let me level with you guys, I was not a flower person until I went to the Keukenhof Gardens. I’d once planted tulips as a kid, and I have a white peony named Boule-De-Neige that I’m particularly fond of, but other than that plants… Continue Reading “Keukenhof Gardens”
There are only two places I’ve visited which can boast having crystal clear water. The Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, where the water is so cold it shattered a waterproof watch, and the Xel-Ha park in Mexico. Pronounced Shell-Hah, it is significantly warmer than the… Continue Reading “Xel-ha”
If you’ve seen Peaky Blinders, you have some inkling of what Camden Market is like. On the outside, the dockyards and warehouses look fairly similar to those my favourite character, Alfie Solomon, uses as his … bakery … Is his name Solomon or Solomons?… Continue Reading “Camden Market”
As the name may have suggested to you, Mont-Saint-Michel can be found in Normandy, France. Specifically, it’s located in the estuary at the mouth of the Couesnon River, the nearest town being Avranches. If you’re seeking to travel somewhere that looks like it was… Continue Reading “Mont-Saint-Michel”
Given that I was nine at the time of my visit I didn’t learn much of Chichen Itza’s history, nor did I truly care to learn. I have never been fond of hot destinations and I was content to hide in what meager shade… Continue Reading “The Pyramid of Kukulkan”
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