A review of a visit to Cusco’s Qorikancha in May 2022. One of the most unique sights in Cusco, the Qorikancha illustrates the story of the conquest of the Inca Empire more powerfully than any history book. What Is The Qorikancha? Thank you for asking! It’s one of the most unique places to visit in […]
Is the boleto turistico, Cusco’s combined ticket to over a dozen sites, worth it? How about if you have limited time in the city? Let me tell you about my experiences cramming in some of the more central sites over the course of a single day. The Boleto Turistico I touched a little bit on […]
Having explored key colonial-era religious sites in Lima in our last post, we now look deep beneath the city’s surface, winding back the clock to look at sites that are not just pre-Columbian, but pre-Inca as well. Who Were Peru’s Pre-Inca People? An important fact of Peru’s history to understand before you visit is that […]
Lima’s cathedral, churches and convents are a good way to get familiar with the city’s history. Together, these religious sites tell a tale of colonial authority; but also of survival of pre-Columbian beliefs in a hybrid form. Lima’s Religious Sites: Cathedral, Churches and Convents The religious landscape in Lima is a complex one. Like many […]
A description of the brand new tour at the Houses of Parliament. The tours take in the historic Speaker’s House and we learn much about the office of Speaker along the way. Speaker’s House I must credit one of my favourite blogs, ianvisits.co.uk, with tipping me off about this opportunity to see a historic London […]
A description of a visit to All Hallows By The Tower, a London church with a long history and a small museum to boot. All Hallows By The Tower I was very pleased recently to be able to stop by All Hallows by the Tower and visit its interior and crypt museum. Most of the […]
A description of a visit to Burgh House in Hampstead, which also includes the Hampstead Museum. A nice survival which has become something of a neighbourhood cultural hub. Burgh House And Hampstead Museum Burgh House is a delighfully historic house in the delightfully upmarket London suburb of Hampstead. It dates to 1704, which means it […]
A review of Isle ‘ave a Shanty, performing a rousing evening of sea shanties on board the historic Golden Hinde in London. Authentically fun and also a great opportunity for those who like a singalong. What Better Spot Than The Golden Hinde? In contrast to my last post which was a stimulating but relatively heavy-going […]
A review of a visit to Keats House in London’s Hampstead. Seeing the place where Keats lived, fell in love and departed for his final voyage to Rome creates a real connection with one of the most famous Romantic poets. John Keats, Romantic Poet It turns out there was a lot I didn’t know about […]
A review of an outing to English Heritage’s Ranger’s House and Wernher Collection, on the border between Blackheath and Greenwich Park. A homeless collection and a collection-less house: a match made in heaven? Ranger’s House – A History Have you heard of the Ranger’s House? I don’t blame you if you haven’t, I’m sure many […]
