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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

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Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland – Sadly Her Majesty was not aboard when we visited

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 4, 2018

Globally we have something that the rest of the world truly envies… our monarchy. The Americans can’t get enough of us and from all over the world the Queen is respected for her dedication and neutrality over the commonwealth. Its a brand like no other and historians love it too for its many stories of…

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AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 13, 2018

The Real Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh – A 17th Century Street worth a Visit

Edinburgh is a wonderful city that thrives with historical buildings, a castle once the home to Mary Queen of Scott’s and…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 22, 2017

The Jewish Museum, Vienna – for Jews returning, now a place to live.. but still not home

History is not my strongest subject, but what I discovered in Vienna was a story of untold suffering and anti semitism…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 19, 2017

Tiergarten Zoo – Schönbrunn, Vienna – Certainly not a natural environment, but a pleasure seeing the Pandas.

As a naturalist I prefer animals to be in their natural habitats and surroundings. Sadly, a zoo is nothing but an…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 19, 2017

Schönbrunn Palace, Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments and Silver Collection

Vienna is a haven for art, culture and stories dating way back before the Romans. It’s fame is like a well…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 18, 2017

Eisvogel Restaurant, Prater, Vienna – its Unfair to label the food average!

Much of Vienna has a tranquil, quality feel about it. As you walk the streets you are struck by the beautiful…
Angkor WatfiftyfourandcountingNovember 30, 2016

Cambodia Past and Present

Cambodia is full of history and conflict, according to Muy (pronounced moy) our guide. He told us that his country had…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 22, 2016

Tai Chi from the East meets beech from the West

The morning started with Tai Chi on deck at around 7-45am Tai Chi is a very calm and controlled balance. Our…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 22, 2016

Halong Bay – The 7th natural wonder of the world, a hammer and a torch

To get from Hanoi to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise requires an early departure around 7am. Mondays traffic was madness…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Jorvik Viking Centre, York – “Fascinating …. definitely worth the visit”

I’m sure I visit the Jorvik centre many many years ago. It has changed for the better. The “ride” back through…
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Recent Posts
  • Rocca Restaurant, Kensington – The Italian food here is Bellissmo!
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  • Sunset by Australasia, Manchester – A Beach Bar in the City with a Refreshing Twist!
  • Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland – Sadly Her Majesty was not aboard when we visited
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