Lindos is a sleepy settlement dominated for millennia by its natural citadel. Or it would be sleepy, were it not for the hordes of tourists descending on it daily (myself included). An Introduction to Lindos Today’s post is very much in the same genre as this one on Cape Verde. It answers the question “what […]
Jane Austen’s classic Sense and Sensibility gets a new theatrical adaptation and a unique outdoor setting at St Albans’ Roman Theatre. Part of OVO’s annual outdoor theatre festival, now one of the UK’s largest. Sense and Sensibility Do you recall that earlier this year I posted about Roman St Albans and all the points of […]
A relaxing weekend in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds is a perfect opportunity for the Salterton Arts review to get some fresh air, visit a few tourist attractions, and learn more about heritage and culture in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A Weekend in the Cotswolds The Salterton Arts Review hasn’t been doing […]
Within easy reach of London, Winchester has been an important place since Britain’s earliest days. Home to Romans and various European tribes, Winchester has seen royal weddings and coronations, periods of prosperity, poverty and strife. Packed full of cultural and historic attractions, find out what you can see in a day in ‘England’s first capital’. […]
Andorra can be visited on a daytrip from Barcelona, allowing a glimpse of this mountainous and interestingly quirky principality. A Daytrip To Andorra Before my recent trip to Barcelona, I was toying with the idea of a day in Andorra. I could easily have filled the day in Barcelona: as discussed in my long weekend […]
The Museu d’Història de Barcelona (Barcelona City History Museum) is in the perfect spot to bring together centuries of history under one roof. Museu d’Història de Barcelona (Barcelona City History Museum) Today marks our final museum outing in Barcelona. After this it’s a quick detour to Andorra and then back to London. And as museum […]
Barcelona makes for a lovely city break. With a well-defined Old Town, 19th Century suburbs full of interesting architecture, beaches, mountains and more, there’s something here for everyone, particularly if you like your culture mixed with beach bars and late night dinners. Barcelona For Culture Lovers: An Introduction I recently had the opportunity of travelling […]
A lot of pre-Roman and Roman history to explore at Verulamium Museum, including some of the best mosaics outside the Mediterranean. The museum is just one part of a Roman day out in modern St Albans. A Short History of Verulamium The Roman city of Verulamium lies almost, but not quite, under the modern city […]
This extensive archaeological site within easy reach of central Budapest tells the story of the city’s origins and early history. Great for a half day’s exploration. Aquincum: Óbuda’s Hidden Gem On my recent long weekend in Budapest, I found there was more than enough in the city itself to satisfy my curiosity without any daytrips […]
A guide to 24 hours in Lyon, in which I do no pre-planning and see what there is to see and do on a sunny summer’s day in Lyon. 24 Hours In Lyon Do you remember when I spent 24 hours in Dresden, did many more activities than is advisable on a single day, and […]
