This post is part of a series called Diverse Dorset Nostalgia for the romance of a bygone era makes travelling by steam trains more popular than ever. This poster displayed…
Swanage – more than a seaside resort
This post is part of a series called Diverse Dorset Labels can be misleading and give rise to misconceptions. It’s certainly true in the case of Swanage. The reference to…
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum – the ultimate birthday present!
This post is part of a series called Diverse Dorset Last Friday (30 June ) we visited our friends who moved to Bournemouth. I confess that I tend to avoid…
Devonshire Delights in June
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 English cities & towns Whitchurch in north Hampshire is not a name thst’s on everyone’s lips, much less that of a tourist’s! …
Leominster or Ledbury?
This post is part of a series called English cities & towns Leominster or Ledbury? From my research, both towns are easily accessible by train from Hereford Both are famous…
Ross-on-Wye – the birthplace of “Picturesque Tourism”
This post is part of a series called English cities & towns Ross on Wye became known as “the birthplace of Picturesque Tourism” after being featured in the first travel…
Hereford is a secret well worth discovering
This post is part of a series called English cities & towns Hereford is diametrically opposed to cosmopolitan Hong Kong of my recent visit but a change of pace for…
Coombe Abbey – no ordinary hotel
This post is part of a series called Historic English country houses The tagline says it all! This Grade 1 listed 12th century abbey is definitely no ordinary hotel! Whilst…
Classy and colourful Cliveden
This post is part of a series called Historic English country houses Travel is like life, it’s not just about the destination but to make the most of the journey…