October arrived and the trees where I live were refusing to change colour. I wondered if autumn proper would ever arrive. Then the temperatures suddenly plummeted and the leaves decided to start changing very quickly and in lots of cases just fell off the branches missing that stage completely. I was very aware that if I didn’t get out…
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Visiting Austria in winter both up hill and down dale offers much for the non-skier! I may want to experience all that the world has to offer, but as an accident prone girl who can tear her Achilles just by tripping up on uneven ground, I have an even more remarkable sense of self-preservation, so downhill skiing is…
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Back in 2016, Tate Modern held an impressive Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition. There are no paintings by O’Keeffe in any British collection, so this was an exciting opportunity to see a major collection of her work all in one place. Note: Photography was not permitted in this exhibition so all my images are taken from the official Tate…
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For many years, I’d heard people talk about the impressive Ingleton waterfalls, and like many things in life once I’d finally experienced them for myself, I couldn’t believe I’d not walked the trail sooner. There is a well known trail that takes in all the waterfalls in Ingleton, situated on the Western edge of the Yorkshire…
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The Millennium Galleries in Sheffield are one of the three galleries that make up the Museums Sheffield Charity and a must on any Sheffield itinerary. On my visit last week, I spent a fair bit of time exploring the many small galleries that make up the museum and was impressed with the variety of exhibitions on and their pertinence to…
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One of the best and free things to do in Glasgow is to tour the City Chambers, home to Glasgow Council. The Glasgow City Chambers building is one of the most notable pieces of architecture in the city. It is certainly one of the most photographed buildings, standing proud on George Square. It has been the council’s municipal headquarters…
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There’s so much more to the Île de la Cité than its most famous landmark: Notre-Dame. The Île de la Cité is in fact an incredibly special place. As one of two natural islands that sit in the River Seine, it is home to the oldest settlement in Paris. The Île de la Cité is therefore considered to…
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Over the years of travelling, I’ve done a number of sightseeing bus tours. I think it’s one of the best ways of seeing a city and getting a feel for a place, especially on one’s first visit. I’ve done tours in New York, Madrid, Barcelona, London, Bath and most recently in Liverpool and Paris this…
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Haigh Hall and Country Park When I visited Haigh Country Park in Wigan, Lancashire last week, I have to say I was a bit perturbed by all the disruption currently happening at the site. For regular visitors this wouldn’t be off-putting as they would have been aware of the undergoing work, but for newbies like myself: please look…
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Little Moreton Hall is the most perfect moated timber framed manor house in Britain and probably the most famous. It was built bit by bit between the 1440’s and 1580’s and offers free guided tours. However, I recommend just wandering around by yourself which is ideal for engrossing oneself in the structure of the building. You’ll see…
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I’ve visited Paris several times over the years and am flabbergasted at how much there is to see and do in the city. There is such a wealth of culture and history every direction you turn that I leave wanting more and more. It is impossible to see everything in one trip no matter how long you are…
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I’ve been visiting Carmarthenshire for many years now due to having family in the area, but I’ve only just managed to get to Dolaucothi Gold Mine. What a treat was in store for me! I visited on a grey drizzly day, but as the most part of the attraction is underground, this is the perfect place to…
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