7 of the Quirkiest Festivals in the UK
We like quirky things in the UK. And what is more quirky than a festival? From Morris dancing, to bog snorkelling and even pledging you’ve never quarrelled with your spouse…
Costa Rica Volcano and Culture Recognised
Arenal Volcano National Park recognised as the best National Park in the world Arenal Volcano National Park was recently voted the best National Park in the world in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’…
Why You Should Visit Vienna in 2022
Vienna is set to make a big comeback in 2022, showcasing a spectacular array of art, cuisine and urban lifestyle. Alongside its traditional offerings of architectural grandeur, sophisticated culinary institutions…
5 Reasons To Visit Cambodia Now
After returning from a recent visit to the Kingdom, Mark Bibby Jackson explains why you really should visit Cambodia now. Cambodia is a country that I love. I first came…
Copper Canyon, a Train Ride and Mennonites in Chihuahua Mexico
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the state of Chihuahua Mexico in search of dogs instead he falls in love with the amazing Copper Canyon, goes on a spectacular train ride and…
Penzance Staycation: a Real English Seaside Town
James Clark takes a Penzance staycation with Aspects Holidays and discovers there is so much to enjoy in the Cornish seaside town. It was not the quickest journey by rail…
The Tudors: Passion, Power & Politics
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits the Holburne Museum Bath to see The Tudors: Passion, Power & Politics, a special collection of paintings that gives insight into a rich period of history. The…
Hever Castle New Anne Boleyn Exhibition
Visitors to the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle, will soon be able to find out more about Anne’s youth and what made her into the woman who so caught Henry VIII’s eye on her return to England…
Things to Do in Bristol by Day and Night
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at The Bristol hotel on the Harbourside, discovering the plethora of things to do in Bristol whether by day or night. Somehow I have never visited…
Andante Travels Study Days for 2022
Archaeological tour operator Andante Travels recently expanded its Study Day collection for 2022 due to continued demand for unique, UK-based trips led by its expert guides. Study Days are day-long…
Pisa and Florence: Tuscany in Four Days
Hazel Holloway visits Tuscany in Italy to take in the highlights of Pisa and Florence in a whirlwind four days and even manages to make it to the beach. I…
Tailor Made Yucatan Holidays
Mexico is a wonderful place to visit, and how better to explore the North American country that on tailor made Yucatan holidays. Hordes of people fly into Cancún from North…
Late Constable and Brown’s Hotel London
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise pay a visit to the UK capital to stay at Brown’s hotel, and pop into a Late Constable exhibition at the Royal Academy. Emperors, kings…
Equine Connect at Lucknam Park Cotswolds
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre for some equine therapy and make some four-legged friends. It’s halfway through our Equine Connect course at Lucknam Park Equestrian…
Mechelen : Medieval Flemish Gem
After visiting The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in Antwerp, Mark Bibby Jackson stops off at the delightful and intimate city of Mechelen in Flanders. Sandwiched between the twin Flemish…
A Wales Road Trip through History
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise go on a Wales Road trip staying at a plethora of wonderful paces and exploring the history and cuisine of the Principality. To Wales in…
Boscobel House, a Spitfire and a Steam Train
On his visit to Staffordshire, Mark Bibby Jackson takes a ride on the Churnet Valley Railway, pops in on a Spitfire and visits the original Royal Oak at Boscobel House…
Mount Rigi : Queen of the Swiss Alps
Mark Bibby Jackson is fortunate enough to take the steam train up Mount Rigi on the oldest mountain railway in Europe, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2021. The sound of…
Rossetti’s Portraits at the Holburne Museum
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits the Holburne Museum Bath for a brilliant romp through medieval mythology and obsession. Along from the Bath Abbey, just over the famous Pulteney Bridge is the perfectly…
The Marylebone Hotel: a Capital Base
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise use the Marylebone Hotel London to examine the surrounding area including The Wallace Collection and the oldest existing bookshop. Is it mar-li-bone or mar-li-bun? Or…
Stoke’s Spitfire Readies for Take-off
Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic Spitfire will be unveiled in its stunning new museum gallery today (15 September) – the day which marks the RAF’s victory in the Battle of Britain. A VIP…
Amazing Art Adventures Around the World
Travel around the world in 400 immersive experiences with Amazing Art Adventures by Yolanda Zappaterra. Review by Mark Bibby Jackson. The most amazing thing about this wonderful book by Yolanda…
Things to Do in Greenwich London in Two Days
James Clark lived in London for many years, but never really spent much time in Greenwich, apart from the odd night at The George & Dragon on Blackheath Hill. So…
Somerset Open Studios in September
Somerset Open Studios presents work from more than 300 Somerset Art Works Members in over 200 studios and spaces across the county from 18 September to 3 October…
