travel tales, tips and music – and some dubious puns
I do love a claim to fame, particularly dubious tourist ones and especially when they have a plaque. Here's a wee collection of some I've stumbled upon recently. Bracknell, England - longest picnic table in England made from a single piece of wood: And here is the actual table: Edinburgh, Scotland - A House in Edinburgh... Continue Reading →
The day before leaving the Amalfi coast I had a few short, sharp pangs – at first I thought they were sadness at leaving but it was more than just sadness, it was regret. Regret for some of the places I didn’t visit and the things I didn’t see or do, and even for some... Continue Reading →
This may be the most quin-tea-ssentially British post I’ve written so far but I wanted to tell you about my morning cuppa. When looking for travel accommodation the how/where/when I get my morning brew is one of my top criteria. I once managed to bag a bargain hotel room (80% off) but I had to... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh is my second home – I have lived here longer than any other place (apart from the small town I grew up in) and it’s where my actual home is, the one which I own. Although it is currently someone else’s home as it’s rented out to help fund my travels. When there is... Continue Reading →
These are all special for numerous reasons - the impact the piece had on me, where I was, who I was with, the amazing lunch I ate just after I had seen it - you know, the usual stuff. As the Porto artists stated in their dispute with the Mayor's anti-graffiti squad (see final entry) -... Continue Reading →
Lately I’ve been feeling a little listless a tad rootless even. I’ve been on the road for nearly three years and for the first time I am beginning to wonder if it is time to go home. I know I am lucky, privileged in fact to live this life. I even have a flat I... Continue Reading →
There appear to be two types of people in January – those who make new year resolutions and are excited about new beginnings and challenges and those for whom January is a cold dark month of blues and being skint. Every year I try to be one of the positive types. This past week I’ve... Continue Reading →
I blogged for six months, I took a break for six months, I’m starting over. I’m quite a private person so I do find it difficult to share details about myself but I want to square up to this challenge so am giving it another go. In the last six months I have had been... Continue Reading →
You know how it is you are working towards a deadline but your mind wonders and you find yourself googling the differences between morals and ethics, something you’ve never thought about before but absolutely need to learn about that very instance. These facts below are a result of similar scenarios over the past month and... Continue Reading →
