It was the lead up to Halloween as well as the castle’s 1,100th birthday when Rob and I decided to pay Warwick Castle a visit. The autumn air was crisp and the atmosphere was buzzing with plenty of families roaming around enjoying the festive events and entertainment. As we entered the main grounds, we were … Continue reading
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Major sites of WWI in Nord-Pas de Calais
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of World War One and as 2014 quickly approaches us, we remember the brave soldiers who fought in Northern France during the Great War. Between 1914 – 1918 the Nord-Pas de Calais region was one of the major battlegrounds of World War One. Nearly 100 years on, visitors from … Continue reading
A quintessential English Bank Holiday weekend (with sunshine)
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the last Bank Holiday in May, so taking advantage of this, I decided to explore the Northamptonshire countryside and some of its key heritage sites. Heading out with my new camera in hand, I decided to visit two places that are best viewed in the sunshine, Canons … Continue reading
David Bowie is – Review
To represent David Bowie, his many alter-egos and his phenomenal music career in a museum setting you’re setting yourself up for a hard task, especially when adoring fans and music lovers are bound to have high expectations. However, the V & A have done a fantastic job in curating an exhibition that is just … Continue reading
Switzerland: Bern – A city with a historical story to tell
Bern is charming and quaint, showcasing its proud history though the charismatic buildings and numerous highlights. Although the moody weather wasn’t in my favour, it didn’t stop me from uncovering the enchanting allure of the medieval streets. As the capital of Switzerland, Bern has much on offer. With an extensive history, the coat of arms … Continue reading
Drinking from the Fountain of Youth
Staying at one of the Best Wellness hotels in Austria Situated in the enchanting Tannheim Valley, hotel Jungbrunn is an Austrian paradise enraptured by soaring snow clad mountains and malachite undulating hills. On arrival at the Best Wellness hotel, the interior design exudes quality and panache, from the Anne Jacobson chairs and stylish stripey … Continue reading