This post is part of a series called Delightful Devon The travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic of 2020 made me appreciate more the places nearer home that have been…
Whitchurch – where? Why?
This post is part of a series called Around England Whitchurch in north Hampshire is not a name thst’s on everyone’s lips, much less that of a tourist’s! It’s just…
Leominster or Ledbury?
This post is part of a series called Around England Leominster or Ledbury? From my research, both towns are easily accessible by train from Hereford Both are famous for their…
Ross-on-Wye – the birthplace of “Picturesque Tourism”
This post is part of a series called Around England Ross on Wye became known as “the birthplace of Picturesque Tourism” after being featured in the first travel guidebook about…
Hereford is a secret well worth discovering
This post is part of a series called Around England Hereford is diametrically opposed to cosmopolitan Hong Kong of my recent visit but a change of pace for few days…
A fresh look at Hong Kong 2023 (1) – away from the city
This post is part of a series called Hong Kong 2023 After an absence of 3 years it’s a joy for me to be back in Hong Kong which survived…
A fresh Look at Hong Kong 2023 (2) – Hong Kong Island
This post is part of a series called Hong Kong 2023 In all the time that I have spent in Hong Kong, I never really explored Hong Kong Island but…
A fresh look at Hong Kong 2023 (3) – Culture and Experience
This post is part of a series called Hong Kong 2023 West Kowloon Cultural Area When I last visited the area it was a huge building site. Three years later…
There’re more to Macau than casinos
This post is part of a series called China Great Bay Area It has to be said that Macau’s main claim to fame is its casinos. The casino hotels are…
Coombe Abbey – no ordinary hotel
This post is part of a series called Around England The tagline says it all! This Grade 1 listed 12th century abbey is definitely no ordinary hotel! Whilst visiting a…