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Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

England / Stately House

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

…. The family still live locally. They actually own and run the small model railway attraction across from the pedestrian entrance to the house. There is an impressive art collection throughout the house. The guidebook that you can buy, or a folder the staff will give you for free, explains what they all are and the history of each picture. There are also many cabinets packed full of stuffed birds and animals in a number of halls. The collection is…

Cunard

Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 10: South Korea to Nagasaki and Kagoshima

…ho is credited with having a major influence on modernising Japan bringing railway locomotives, ship building (that developed into Mitshibish Corporation) and other innoavtions. In the beautiful gardens was his house and then other historic Western-style houses that have been relocated here. Nagasaki Atomic Museum 1,000 Cranes Garlands At 5pm back on the ship was a delightful show by 5 and 6-year old local children of song and dance, along with a…

Cruise Tips

I Put The Iconic Indian Pacific Train’s Platinum Class To The Test!

…ut today is that we had been travelling on the longest stretch of straight railway lines in the world, as it heads through the Nullarbor Plain. The line runs in a straight line for a staggering 297 miles (478km)! Once back on board we had our third and final night sleeping on the train. Indian Pacific Train – Friday I had a good night’s sleep, which everybody else did again – the less bumpy tracks helping. I was up early and had a nice cup of tea…

Cruise Tips

6 Crafty Things That Catch Alaska Cruisers Out

…ine would sell excursions on the – in my view must do – White Pass & Yukon Railway. It’s a great experience, but again they can book tickets on any of the departures for less (around $142 for adults and $71 for kids). The cruise line tour would involve walking them to the train, which admittedly often departs from the pier where the ship docks, and that’s it. The publicly booked ones usually depart from the station which is also close to where the…

Florida

What Are The Seven Best Things About Florida?

…road runs on bridges between the various scenic keys, with the old damaged railway bridge running parallel to it. Watch my Key West highlights video: Ernest Hemingway House: http://www.hemingwayhome.com Truman House: http://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com Shipwreck Museum: http://www.keywestshipwreck.com Official Tourist Website: http://www.fla-keys.com/keywest/ #5 Everglades Safari Park Alligators and Snakes. There is nothing like meeting a few sc…

New York

10 Must-See New York Sights and Attractions for First-Time Visitors

…ty. It is a park that has been created along an abandoned above-the-ground railway line in lower Manhattan. There are places to sit, areas that host entertainment and various food and craft stalls. It has become a much-loved space for locals and visitors. I was sceptical about it but became a huge fan after visiting it. Find out more at http://www.thehighline.org See a Broadway Show. London’s West End and New York’s Broadway are the two most impor…

Koblenz from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Germany

UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Valley. What To See, Where To Go – And Why!

…s looked familiar as I recalled growing up with the images of these on the labels of the German wines so loved by my parents. I realised my days exploring the Rhine Valley were going to be rewarding. The German Tourism Board invited me to spend time exploring the stretch of the Rhine that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it looked more inviting the closer I got to it. Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage Site Between Rüdesheim in the south (at Rh…

Gary bembridge Tampa Florida

Florida

Top Things To Do In Tampa

…ious Tampa Bay Hotel, back in the 1890s, to attract the wealthy to use the railways he had connected through Florida I had to go. The railway was one of the key factors that encouraged Ybor to move his cigar factory to Tampa over alternative locations he had considered. The hotel was only open between December and April each year during the cooler Florida winters. It had no air-conditioning and the rich could not be enticed to visit the rest of th…

Cruise Lines Don’t Like Talking About These Topics

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Cruise Lines Don’t Like Talking About These Topics

…, the Carnival Corporation bought the popular Skagway Yukon and White Pass Railway. Some like Princess and Holland America own trains, busses and lodges that are used in pre- and post-cruise trips in Alaska. This integration and directing of passengers to company owned or places they receive incentives from is not something that seems to be openly talked about, and played down in some areas by the lines Dying Maybe it’s not surprising that lines a…

United Kingdom

Things To Do In North East Wales

…ing and stunning waterways and canals, World Heritage Site, heritage steam railway, remarkable and historic castles and stately houses and even spectacular beaches. In this video I talk about the 8 very best and must-do sights and attractions I recommend you do. Take a look now! Watch my Best Things To Do In North East Wales Video below: https://youtu.be/tLjy8bxam40 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tLjy8bxam40 I visited the area as a guest of No…

St Kitts / Uncategorized

St. Kitts. A Lush Green And Beach Island. By Train, Bike or Taxi You Must Visit a Beach

…and was great for getting a feel for the history of the island. • St Kitts Railway. This is one of the most popular trips. Dating back to 1912, it used to deliver sugar cane from the fields into Basseterre. Now a double deck train runs on the lines and shows you huge parts of the island. • Nevis sail away. You can also go on an all day trip that takes you to the sister island of Nevis. Links: • St.Kitts Cycle tour and observations from a previous…