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Stuck for something to do on a rainy day in Paris? The Musée de l’Armée Les Invalides may have the answer; Napoleon in St Helena. Conquering Memory. A fascinating exhibition detailing the last days of Napoleon, while in exile on remote St Helena. In fact, for those that have run out of museums to visit in London, it’s even a …
April in Lakeland can be unpredictable weather wise, glorious sunshine one minute, hailstones the next. 16 degrees one day, below zero the next. Having received a kind invitation from George Fisher in the Lake District to visit, I grabbed a tent and my toastiest sleeping bag and headed off for a weekend of camping and walking. At this point I should admit …
“Just ease the vehicle over the edge, down the hill, and remove your foot from the brake” were the words of advice offered by Rob, my LandRover Experience guide at Eastnor Castle. The idea is to allow the on-board electronics and hill descent control system of the Discovery 4 do it’s thing, and descend the hill in total control. The …
My human thinks it was her idea to visit Lyme Park today, I like to allow the betas to feel important. However, despite requiring a ride in her metal wheeled kennel, it’s one of my favourite walking places, and as pack leader I’d already decided to visit there today. My normal territory is the Marple canal, but every so often …
Guest post from Kiev by Classic Rock Radio presenter Marilyn Michaels London will enjoy a taste of the Ukraine later this month, when The Days of Ukraine Festival hits the heart of the capital for the first time. The three-day festival, which will be celebrating Ukrainian culture, and organised by charity *The Firtash Foundation, with the support of Group DF, …
A post was recently published on the Matador Network which detailed ways to upset a Torontonian. It appeals to the British humour, and is a good read, however it thinks on too small a scale. Why settle for merely upsetting the inhabitants of one Canadian city? There is an entire world out there just waiting for some insulting and belittling. …
Most travellers enjoy adventures and an alcoholic diversion; a glass of wine with dinner, several beers with new friends in the hostel bar or sipping cocktails by the pool appeal to even the most adventurous soul. Escaping from daily routine and relaxing is a prime motivator for many tourists but numerous adventures have also been spawned in a hotel bar. …
After over 1000 years the world finally has a non-European Pope. A Jesuit from Argentina who has chosen the name Francis after the patron saint of the poor. All good news then! The Bishop of Rome is usually well travelled, though the style in which they make their journeys differs greatly from the manner in which most of us are …
Those that have taken a vow of abstinence aside, most of those still breathing crave some solo travel romance. A recent article explaining that travellers have increased sex appeal will be welcome news then. Imagine that, every passport stamp makes the owner seem more attractive to the opposite sex, even the most romantically challenged can have the sexual magnetism of …
The latest James Bond film “SkyFall” resulted in a deluge of 007 related posts bouncing around the media and Ethernet world. Not being slow to jump on the bandwagon this is my shameless attempt to cash in on the franchise. Mr Bond in his various suave incarnations which include Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and the latest super spy Daniel …