To be honest, I didn’t actually know what Benelux was before I went, and it was only at the end of the trip that I had one of those ‘duh’ moments… “‘Be’ Belgium, ‘Ne’ Netherlands, ‘Lux’ Luxembourg!” I cried out, as if I’d just seen two trains passing on the Belgian border and worked out the theory […]
Discovering Kuala Lumpur & Malacca
I have fond memories of Malaysia from exploring South East Asia when I was a younger, a whole seven years ago! When I was invited to visit the country by Malaysia Airlines those care free memories of travels from yesteryear came flooding back. Traveling often means that I’ve reached that point where I’m always envious […]
The Sights Of Ostend, Belgium – A City With Soul
If you were asked to point out Ostend on a map, would you be able to do so? Thanks to Visit Oostende I had the opportunity to explore little-known sights of Ostend. You’re not the only one if you haven’t heard about this Belgium town, perhaps you have a vague idea of where it might be […]
Malaysia Airlines Experience (Part 2): Business Class Flight A380
After touring and relaxing in the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International airport it was time to board our business class flight on a A380 bound for London. I was keen to taste the Malaysia Airlines cuisine and chef-on-call service on board the flight after having the opportunity earlier in the trip to […]
2012 Year In Review
This year was so busy that I get mixed up between what happened in 2012 or 2011. I launched a new website, some new live blogging functionality and a new travel blogging conference (Traverse). On the travel front it was equally busy. I had the opportunity to visit some places I’d never been before […]
Twenty Four Hours in Marrakech
What would you do with a single day in a major African city? Particularly one known for its snake charmers, rogue monkeys and the dusty antiques hiding in every twist and turn of the never ending souks? Simple. You arm yourself with a camera and some cash, make sure you’re clad in a set of […]
A trip around East Asia for £20 – TeaSmith's
TeaSmith’s trip around the world… Book afternoon tea at Spitalfields’ TeaSmith in London and you’re in for a brisk trip around the world – or at least the tea world. As well as a quick lesson in the art of tea-making, you’ll taste teas from a host of Asian countries and be treated to some […]
Maltby Street Market, London
Maltby Street market is a quaint weekend market underneath the arches at Bermondsey, it’s only one stop on the tube from the more famous Borough Market. It claims that it isn’t a street market but simply a number of entrepreneurial individuals selling their produce from the rented railway arches. The stalls at Maltby Street market offer some […]
Interview With VisitEnglands Fan In A Van
VisitEngland launched a competition to find someone to take up the challenge of a 70-day trip driving around England in a camper van. Rachel Kershaw was announced as the winner after submitting a quirky video of her home town and passing the final interview process. Rachel is following the Olympic torch as it weaves across […]
The Eden Project, Cornwall
Being English I’d heard of the Eden Project before and in my head I had a visual image of the place being giant golf ball shapes protruding out of the earth, yet I never really understood what the place represented. Situated in Cornwall the Eden Project is built upon an old Kaolinite pit and consists […]
London 2012 The Olympic Torch Arrives
A wave of dust and debris blew over me as I turned my back and protected my camera’s lens, an RAF Sea King helicopter dramatically landed in front of us carrying the Olympic flame from Athens. Local Community Spirit The scene so far at Land’s End for the start of the Olympic torch relay had been […]
Borough Market, London
Almost overwhelming for many first time visitors, Borough Market is a beautiful vision of fresh produce. The market has long been one of my favourite markets in London for its fine fresh and interesting English and International produce. The area of Borough has had a strong association with food markets for a very long time […]