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Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
Hello gentle readers, apologies if this article ends up being late, I’ve written it rather more quickly than the others in the hopes of being able to publish it this Tuesday. The reason for all this rush lays squarely on the shoulders of one… Continue Reading “Taking Travel for Granted: A Response”
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”
Notre-Dame de Paris is arguably the world’s most easily recognisable and well known cathedral. Having stood for almost a thousand years, the history of Notre-Dame is a rich and essential addition to the cultural knowledge of France, and is an integral part of its… Continue Reading “The Burning of Notre-Dame”
Okay so it could wait just a little bit because I discovered this at like 2 in the morning and I actually wanted people to see it, but still! If you have an iphone and you press the lock button five times you will… Continue Reading “I just discovered this and it couldn’t wait!”
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”
It doesn’t matter if you’re in Banff or Beijing, you need to eat. It’s something that I’ve often budgeted poorly for in my travels and something I need to improve on, but on the plus side that means I’ve encountered a few odd edibles!… Continue Reading “7 Weird Travel Foods”
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”
I had the inspiration for this article while I was writing last Friday’s destination piece about Camden Market. Check it out if you haven’t already, it’s a little guide to one of my favourite places on earth. I love the shops, the products, the… Continue Reading “Let’s Get Rid of Pay-Toilets Please!”
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”
This story starts in the Netherlands, when I discovered that tulips are kind of weirdly awesome. Yeah, I know, but hear me out! The original tulips come from the mountains and steppes of the Middle East, and were gathered and bred to fill the… Continue Reading “Introducing … The Tulips!”
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