Lima, Peru – It has 36 political parties! No wonder they have problems.
Situated on the West coast of South America where you find the Pacific Ocean and just below Ecuador, you’ll find Peru. Its southern neighbour is Bolivia and Brazil is on its east. We stayed in the Barranca district next to Miraflores. I am told this was once the district of summer houses, and where the…
Madrid, Spain – a city of art and culture
The trip to Madrid from Manchester was brief, arriving on an Iberia flight. After checking into the Innside Melia near the…
The Dwarf Mini – it feels like this should be impossible!
All my life I have been fascinated by the stars, astronomy, anything space related and photography. When planning my next adventure…
The Horizons of Khufu – A virtual tour of Khufu’s Pyramid found among the pyramids of Giza, Egypt
There’s something quite surreal about standing in the middle of Manchester and finding yourself transported 4,500 years back in time to…
The Hideout, Prestwich – An apt name for a place that is tucked out of sight with great food
A bar and eatery hidden away, but worth finding.
Jodrell Bank, Cheshire – educational and fascinating site of a radio telescope
A day out at Jodrell Bank
Virtual Machu Picchu Experience, Manchester – We really felt we were there!
Manchester city centre reached via the very efficient Metrolink, was very cold on the day we arrived for our Virtual Machu…
Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break
My wife and I were in need of a break. My criteria was peace and quiet, quality rooms with a great…
Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food
Stockport is on the border of Cheshire and Lancashire, once home to an industry that made top end cultivated hemp. This…
The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
My wife and I took a trip out towards Blackburn. The countryside in this part of Lancashire retains its authentic look…
Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit
Today we stopped for a quick lunch at Barton Grange, Garstang in their restaurant. The garden centre here is probably the…
The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton
It was probably the hottest day of the year and we had a day out with friends in Buxton. Little did…
Porto Bay Teatro, Porto – A quiet, clean and centrally located boutique hotel
Porto in Portugal has a lot to offer for a city break and choosing the right location could be a challenge…
Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance
My wife and I, together with friends, planned a short break to Porto, found on the Douro River which runs from…
Nairobi, Kenya – 36 hours that surprised me
Our trip to Tanzania in February 2025 ended with a week in the sun in Nungwi, Zanzibar. We had an early…
