Beijing, the hub of communist political rule in China reflects the nations historical changes. Rapid modernisation sits alongside communist style monuments and gleaming towers showing the country’s progress at the expense of it’s historical past. Beijing’s famous Hutongs, the narrow alleys where people’s daily lives and businesses thrived are sadly disappearing rapidly. Beijing is an […]
I’d been sent to Tenerife on press trip to see the alternative side of the island. Day three (Tenerife Trekking Part 1 and Trekking in Tenerife – Part 2) were published on TravelWithAMate.com) was a much more relaxed affair with much less trekking but more sight seeing and relaxing in the sun. Our guide, Christine drove […]
The Korean war ended in 1953 after the United Nations and most noteably the United States pushed back the invading North Korean army. The country was split in two establishing a North/South border and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The zone stretches for 2km on both sides of the border and is one of the most […]
Buenos Aires, a city that strives to be European but has a personality of it’s own. Rich in culture and full of life, a visit to this South American city can offer more than you might expect. Excellent red wine and shockingly good steak, Buenos Aires should be on every travellers list of places to […]
1. Grand Palace This impressive building complex was the official residence of the Thai Royal Family from the 1700s, and is still used regularly by the King. Many different buildings are housed in the complex. As the Grand Palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in Bangkok, it is best to arrive as […]
New York, the city that never sleeps. What can you say about this amazing city that hasn’t been said before? Well any trip to this diverse city will offer the traveler great cuisine, nightlife, entertainment and sight seeing. Here are some of the main attractions you should consider on a trip to the big apple. […]
I’d been invited aboard the British Pullman train by Orient Express at Victoria station in London. The trains carriages are described as “palaces on wheels” and are not only beautifully restored but also boast a wealth of history. Overall it makes for a fascinating, luxurious and also unique journey. From boarding the train at Victoria […]
I’m on a mission to uncover some of London’s hidden gems, to encourage you to stray from well-trodden tourist trails and discover some overlooked corners of London. Just wandering a few minutes off a main road and you can stumble across something completely surprising…. Let’s start with Postman’s Park, a little patch of greenery squished […]
Manchester isn’t always the first place that you’d think of visiting when on a visit to England, but the city has plenty to offer. From culture, history and great sporting venues there are a lot of things to do in Manchester, here are our favourites. 1. Manchester Cathedral This medieval building is one of the […]
You may not even have noticed when visiting Charing Cross station, but the Charing Cross Hotel is a permanent historical fixture over looking oblivious commuters as they go about their stressful commute. Strangely enough the hotel’s grandeur is masked slightly by the chaos of Charing Cross station. On entering the hotel you are taken away […]
Sometimes I’m excused of being a little bit negative, so after visiting Chin Chin Laboratories liquid nitrogen ice cream parlor I thought it would be a good idea to give two sides of the story. One from myself and the other from my girlfriend who I surprised with the random visit to Chin Chin Labs. […]
Ah, Salzburg. The very name conjures up images of Baroque Europe, accompanied by strains of Mozart and Haydn. Hundreds of years later, Salzburg retains its medieval charm – lavish palaces and cathedrals are set against a stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Alps. Tributes to Mozart, who was born in Salzburg, can be seen throughout the […]
