The Georgian City of Bath is one of my favourite places to visit. It offers a wonderful combination of stunning architecture, great restaurants and shops. Bath has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The city was originally known as Aquae Sulis, and was built around the natural hot springs that still […]
Ready Player One at SXSW
Ready Player One is the latest movie from Steven Spielberg, based on the amazing book by Ernest Cline. One of this year’s highlights at SXSW was the immersive experience to promote the move, Ready Player One. I secured a VIP visit to this amazing experience. Here is what I found…
A Sort of of Homecoming
One cold bright march morning, I stumbled across the Texas State Cemetery. I was attending a SXSW session at the Prohibition Creamery and, as I sat listening to the speakers, I couldn’t take my gaze away from the beautiful cemetery across the road. From where I sat, I could see the pristine green turf against […]
Coffee & Cwtsh in Wales
About half way up the A470 on our trip on our Snowdonia road trip North towards the Bodysgallen Hotel & Spa is the town of Bulith Wells. Standing at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Irfon, in the Welsh (or Upper) section of the Wye Valley this small town has grown from its strategic position crossing the river, […]
Porto Cervo, Sardinia’s Millionaire’s Playground
Porto Cervo is a small town on the Eastern Coast of Sardinia that rivals Monaco for bling and boats. Visitors to Sardinia looking for a touch of glamour and some serious people watching should take time to visit and soak up the atmosphere. We visited for the day in the summer of 2017 during our holiday […]
Coffee & Chill on Lindisfarne
Not a lot happens on Lindisfarne/Holy Island which is one of the many great things about this place. Situated across a causeway, inaccessible at high tide, Lindisfarne is a haven for bird watchers and tourists keen to see the beautiful castle and priory. Dining and drinking options on the island are limited to the two […]