We had built quite the appetite after a long stroll on a sunny afternoon along the coastal paths in Padstow, North Cornwall. We had deliberated what to eat, debating between local Cornish pasties or a traditional fish and chips supper. As we walked through the busy harbour the fragrant seawater smelled strong and the sounds…
Dinner from Stein’s Fish and Chips in Padstow, North Cornwall, UK
British Travel London to Cornwall, East to West from City to Coast.
Travelling three hundred miles cross-country in the UK from south east to south west England for this eight hour train and bus trip via various routes from London to Cornwall the views of the beautiful British countryside and coastal attractions literally pulled us to the edge of our seats, drawing our gaze out of the…
Radiohead Live in Manchester Review: Emirates Old Trafford 4 July 2017
The usual anticipation in the lead-up to Radiohead’s two summer tour dates originally planned for Manchester Arena, changed to empathy and determination when both gigs were rescheduled and merged into one at the LCCC Emirates Old Trafford on 4th July 2017 in the aftermath of the Manchester attack. Exactly a month before, this same stadium…
USA Road Trip in California: heading east through Shasta-Trinity National Forest, across to Lassen Peak and down to Lake Tahoe
During the third chapter of our California road trip we left the sun-kissed Pacific coast behind as we travelled east through Shasta-Trinity National Forest, passing Redding, Anderson and heading further inland to the dense snow covered Lassen Volcanic Park, before continuing on a chilly southbound journey where we eventually arrived at a picturesque Lake Tahoe. With each…
USA Road Trip in California: Route 1 to Santa Cruz, San Francisco and Route 101 north on the Redwood Highway
The second stretch of our California road trip offered more stunning scenes as we travelled further north along Route 1 to Santa Cruz and San Francisco. Our attractive coastal companion faded, transforming to cities and urban landscapes as we headed out of San Fran east to Sonoma, then back up to Route 101 where deep valleys and the…
USA Road Trip in California: Route 1 along the Pacific Coast Highway
Endless sunshine, smooth roads with mountainous terrain either side and plenty of vista points dotted throughout to achieve the best perspectives across the pacific ocean and beyond, these scenic destinations boast much natural beauty, character and some incredible man-made structures too, making a road trip exploring California’s rugged coastline a truly memorable one. Here are some…
Things to do and places to see in Helsinki: My Visit to Finland
This year Finland celebrates its 100th birthday and is hosting an array of events and festivals to mark the occasion. We spent a few quiet days visiting the Nordic country’s capital, Helsinki glimpsing the cultured city’s life in early spring between it’s busy winter and summer tourist seasons. Upon our arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport we were…
Review of School of Rock the Musical, West End, London
When first contemplating going to watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s widely acclaimed new West End musical based on Richard Linklater’s film starring Jack Black (of the same name), it was not high on a personal ‘must-see’ list, and to an avid rock fan the image of a cheesy singalong to heavy rock music was a deterrent.…
Sky Garden London: a Review in Winter
After scaling 35 floors in an elevator to reach the top of the ‘Walkie Talkie’, as it is often known due to its curved shape, the spacious tranquility of Sky Garden is most welcoming. While exploring the different levels in Sky Garden, you might feel as though you have discovered a secret retreat as you…
Hyde Park Serpentine On A Sunny Sunday Afternoon
Strolling through a less crowded than presumed Hyde Park on a Sunday afternoon, you could quickly forget the urbanised busy capital’s scene that surrounds you as the sun’s reflection glistens on the surface of the Serpentine. Approaching Kensington Gardens and the noise and exhaust smog emerging from queuing cars and taxi cabs departing from its car…