Artwork – almost as good as the professional?
I am an art-loving sort of person that appreciates creative talents that blend textures and colours that please the eye, but then what one person loves another hates. So when I started looking for a piece of wall art about two years ago to compliment our lounge, I never quite found what I wanted for…
An alternative way to use a fish tank – the jury is still out … what do you think?
For almost 40 years, I kept tropical fish. The tank still is a feature in the corner of our lounge/dining room,…
Incredible! Who would have thought it?
It’s hard to believe that in 2022 the world would feel upside down. So much has happened in the past few…
Cotto, Whitefield, Manchester – A new Italian restaurant that evokes quality and high standards
Prestwich and Whitefield, in North Manchester, is quickly becoming THE culinary place to visit, where quality restaurants and bars are filling…
Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire, UK – A National Trust moated manor house worth visiting
Jesuit priests were hunted during the reformation around the 16th century when Protestants challenged the authority of the catholic church. It…
Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!
I’ve lived in the North of Manchester for some thirty-something years, and as anyone who understands the area will know, you…
Cambridge, UK – An impressive historical city of learning excellence and international presence
The Romans and Vikings thought this part of the country on the River Cam was worthy of establishing this area for…
Ibis Hotel, Cambridge Central Station – Fab, practical, clean and funky – Amazing!
I’m just back from a weekend break in a fabulous city, Cambridge. I just loved it here .. so much I…
DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!
We recently visited Cambridge, a city of learning, history and culture. The architecture, museums, restaurants and shops make this an ideal…
A Huge Moment in History, a Great Loss for a Nation and the World
I was born in 1961, and I’ve never known any other monarch than Queen Elizabeth II. But what does that mean?…
Pandemic Tours App – A stunning Day in York made more interesting with this app
Planning activities is always a challenge when you have out of town visitors. Its the not knowing what to do, where…
La Fortuna, Aranel, Costa Rica – Cloud Forests, Sloths, Coffee, Chocolate and Wildlife
We stayed in the Arenal area for 5 days, during this time we went on walks in the cloud forest of…
Royal Corin Hotel, La Fortuna, Arenal, Costa Rica – Just beautiful decor, food, service and rooms
We arrived in the La Fortuna area located at the foot of Arenal, a perfect shaped conical volcano. Built on a…
A Journey to Arenal, La Fortuna – Cloud Forests, Volcano, Wildlife and Spas
Our time in Monteverde was relatively short, just 1 day, 2 nights, before we moved on to Arenal, La Fortuna. Our…
Si Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica – Mangroves, Rain Forest and the Pacific Ocean meet
Our journey from San Jose to Manuel Antonio was really easy by road. I had anticipated that a long vehicle trip…
