Why is the Cotswolds such a special place? The beauty of the landscape, combined with the rustic stone villages that dot it, unveil a history of unique, industrious people, and their fascinating stories! This was the wealthy wool-production capital of England in medieval times… resulting in villages with large, ornate churches, manor houses, and […]
The Old Red Lion Pub in the City of London has been around since the 1500’s. In 1660 it was a resting point for Oliver Cromwell as he travelled from Westminster to Tyburn. Thing is, Cromwell died in 1658. When Cromwell was very much alive, he was head of the rebel forces that had King […]
London has a thriving pub culture, but our tour will take you to the most historic, interesting, memorable pubs in the city. Here I visit the Ship & Shovell, located in a tiny alley you could easily miss, right around the corner from the house Ben Franklin lived in before heading back to the colonies […]
Lake Bled (as seen from the castle terrace) – its natural beauty has drawn visitors for centuries Slovenia is a tiny country, even by European standards. Driving from Austria to Italy? You might not even realize that you’ve passed through another country, if not for the huge cold war era border stations – now completely […]
–> North Wales is famous for its towering castles and rugged mountains. The walled town of Conwy, with its fine old shell of a castle is a perfect place to visit for both. Conwy is situated on the coast between the Irish Sea and Snowdonia National Park (http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/home). The big draw in the park is […]