I think we’ve all heard of Robin Hood haven’t we? For me it was the 90s classic film that ignited a love of the tale. I’d never considered looking for Robin Hood’s tree before though – surely it wasn’t real? Well, in fact there is a legend that says that the huge tree that is … Read more
A journey along Route 66 is a bucket list adventure for so many people. Making sure you have everything you need will be the difference between a stress free trip and something that can turn into an unenjoyable chore. When driving the road you’ll want to have a couple of the things at the … Read more
No visit to Paris is complete without checking off at least a couple of historical sites. Some you might not think too much about since it’s just quintessentially Parisian but hopefully this blog post will help you make the most of your time and perhaps even impress your fellow travellers with a nugget or two … Read more
Perhaps you’re on a flying visit to London or maybe it’s the 20th time you’ve been and you just want to take some fantastic photos to share back home. Whatever the reason, this list of pretty places in London will give you a head start to your trip. Of course there’s always more to a … Read more
Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk England is a wonderful town absolutely brimming with history and things to do. If you’re looking for a break to the area and want a place to rest your head for a couple of nights (I recommend at least 2, we had just 1 and I wish we’d had longer!) … Read more
If a trip to Bury St Edmunds is on your radar then you’ll want to be visiting the Abbey as well. The ruins have an immense history and they celebrate 1000 years from the founding of the abbey which is quite incredible. Read on to find out more, why it’s so important and what you … Read more
Having grown up in Scotland I’d always heard of the Battle of Culloden and I also knew of the term Jacobites – it was mentioned a lot! But I didn’t really know a lot about the history there and on our travels around Scotland decided that I really needed to learn a little bit more … Read more
Rising above the Paris landscape, the Eiffel Tower is a landmark that makes you feel like you really arrived. Is there anything that just screams Parisian more than this giant iron structure? If you’re visiting France’s capital city it’s more than likely on your list of things to see so let’s look at what you … Read more
It was my third trip to the Netherlands and I was so determined to see windmills this time. It was beginning to feel like perhaps windmills were just there for tourists in the touristy areas and maybe not part of real life for the Dutch. As it happened, I saw many windmills on my 3rd … Read more
If you’re looking to explore the Normandy World War 2 sites then a D-Day beaches self drive tour is a perfect way to see the area. It’s a fairly compact area with plenty to see and do whether you’re a complete history addict or just want to pay respects to the troops who lost their … Read more