Lille is the capital of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university town today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders. Many Flemish influences remain in the city’s culture, cuisine and architecture. The historic center, Vieux Lille, is characterized by 17th-century brick […]
From legend and lore to awe-inspiring architecture, Winchester is a treasure trove of English heritage. I travelled from London to Winchester by train as my boyfriend was participating in Tough Mudder. The journey was quick (a little over an hour) and the town is quaint, medieval-looking and steeped with history. We stayed at the Mercure Winchester Wessex […]
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn is absolutely gorgeous. The charming castle at Hever has a rich and varied history. The castle itslsef is small in comparison to others I’ve visited throughout Europe but the panelled rooms contain fine furniture, tapestries, antiques and hosts an important collection of Tudor portraits. The highlight of Hever are the […]
God I love New York City! This is my 3rd time visiting so I’ve seen all the major tourist attractions so just get to enjoy the city with a bunch of friends who live here. It’s the first time I’ve visited in the summer (previous trips were in March and December) and who knew the […]
This is my second visit to Wimbledon, we arrived around 7am to begin queuing for tickets, which sounds crazy but it’s almost as entertaining in these lines outside as it is when you finally get access at 11am to the stadium. We purchased standard tickets which gives us access to courts 3-18. We watched […]
Feskekörka (“fish church”) is an indoor fish market in Gothenburg, Sweden, which got its name from the building’s resemblance to a Gothic church. It opened on 1 November 1874, and was drawn by the city architect Victor von Gegerfelt. Feskekörka is an institution in Gothenburg as well as a tourist magnet, housing one of the […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
