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London 2102 Olympics: Why you just have to go!

British Airways / Destinations / London / United Kingdom

London 2102 Olympics: Why you just have to go!

…le in London have taken on-board the warnings and are avoiding travel into town. This is not so great for shops, but makes traffic for the weeks of the Olympics good. We travelled to and from the Park on the Central Line, even in the morning in work rush hour. It was fine. Security and Processing of People. This is very good. Although not originally planned, I really liked having the Army on security. Not only was it reassuring, but they are effic…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Skjolden Sognefjord 130 miles Inland

Cruising / Norwegian Fjords / Norwerian Fjords / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Skjolden Sognefjord 130 miles Inland

…Elizabeth Watch the Video I made of Skjolden, including sailing in and the town Evening Entertainment A comedian called John Evans was on. He is a cruse ship regular. It seems there is very much a cruise ship circuit that a group of entertainers ply. He is one of them and he works so well as he understands the audience and what they do and observe while cruising, and so his jokes resonate and hit the spot. Great fun. See the Photos I Took of Skjol…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Geiranger / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Geiranger GeirangerFjord, World Heritage Site

…parts, where it can be as little as 500 metres at parts, and close to the town it is 0ver 200 metres deep. The water is a dark green colour due to the depths of the fjord. Cascading down the sheer mountains are many waterfalls. There are a few main ones, but every summer there are smaller ones caused by snow melting up the top of the mountains. Arriving by cruise ship, or ferry, is really hard to describe in words. It is just so incredibly beauti…

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

Attraction / England / Stately House

Sudeley Castle England. History, Drama, Royalty and Stunning Gardens. Should you visit?

…nked. Sudeley Castle is one such place. Located in Winchcombe near the spa town of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, this rambling estate and house is best known as the place where Henry VIII’s last wife (Queen Katherine Parr) lived and died. Her body is buried in the church (Chapel of St Mary) in a side room off the altar area. However, it has had its share of drama and both good times and bad times. A brief history of Sudeley Castle Katherine Parr mo…

The Hotel on the Park, Cheltenham, Cotswold England. Positives and Negatives?

cheltenham / cotswold / england / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

The Hotel on the Park, Cheltenham, Cotswold England. Positives and Negatives?

…cation. This is god, easy to find and is within easy walking distance into town where there are good restaurants (like Jamie’s Italian), the Theatre and main shopping. Reception staff. They were all friendly and welcoming. What were the negatives? Breakfast. Included in the price is “continental” breakfast, with a charge of £6 to have a full English. The breakfast is not great. You get juice, coffee/ tea, toast and one small bowl of cereal. Drinks…

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise

Cruise the Caribbean like an expert! Follow these 6 tips

…on the west of the island and there are some nice public beaches near Holetown – but you can go to any beach as anyone can use any beach. If you prefer sightseeing go on a tour that includes Harrison’s Caves and goes to the high spot of the island. Bridgetown is worth a stroll through though not worth allocating a lot of time to, but do visit Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s statue – even for the novelty factor as of course Nelson’s Column and statu…

SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..

California / Hotel Review / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

SAN FRANCISCO CAVALLO POINT HOTEL: well meaning but lacks attention to detail..

…to friends, as although nice to be just outside the city and quick to get in, it was not special enough for the money. To see my photos: click here Read more about San Francisco on Tips for Travellers: San Francisco Observations Alcatraz. Somewhere you must escape to Why you should visit the Ferry Building versus the famous Pier 39 Castro Street: vibrant and very gay Sausalito (charming town across the bay) Hotels I stayed in San Francisco and sur…

Castro Street San Francisco: observations based on a recent visit. It feels more vibrant than ever..

California / gay / san francisco / travel / usa

Castro Street San Francisco: observations based on a recent visit. It feels more vibrant than ever..

…uld feel comfortable taking my mum for a stroll when some shops are advertising a new porn film with naked chap and the title 24 cocks in 24 hours. Read more about San Francisco on Tips for Travellers: San Francisco Observations Alcatraz. Somewhere you must escape to Why you should visit the Ferry Building versus the famous Pier 39 Castro Street: vibrant and very gay Sausalito (charming town across the bay) Hotels I stayed in San Francisco and sur…

Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to

Alcatraz / Attraction review / California / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to

…revious prison). The prison is also infamous for the stories of escapes/ escape attempts. Only 3 people escaped from the prison and have never been found, though it is expected they drowned. They had over time burrowed into a service passage behind each of their cells and managed to make plaster fake heads complete with hair to fool the guards into thinking they were sleeping. There was also a vicious battle where guards were shot and one killed a…

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

Destinations / France / Paris

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

…you can see the famous landmarks from a long way away through very careful town planning over the centuries. In reality it is expensive to visit, traffic is terrible, the locals can be offhand and unfriendly, and in summer it is hectic and packed with visitors. But the beauty and history of the place cancels all of that out for almost everyone, and you have to visit this city – at least once. Though most will have to come back, such is the effect…

New York Subway and Roads…getting worse or better?

Destinations / Eltham Palace / English Heritage / New York / USA

New York Subway and Roads…getting worse or better?

…ty complained about he roads as we bounced our way along the motorway into town. I guess also the very bouncy suspension that these large USA cabs and cars seem to have probably accentuates them. But it made me look more at the roads, and they do seem to be in pretty poor shape with lots of pot holes and gaps. I am very naughty and tend when in NYC to only use cabs as find the subway a bit confusing and aggressive. But being more aware about using…