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Lincoln Cathedral is a gorgeous example of gothic architecture that always had me awe-inspired during my time spent living in the English county of Lincolnshire. The intricate stonework, soaring spires and ghostly gargoyles make this a beautiful cathedral to look at. But there is much more to Lincoln Cathedral than its alluring aesthetics. This spectacular example [...]
Christmas markets are a sure way of getting that festive feeling. While many can be too crowded and filled with lots of cheap tack, there are usually hand-made items produced by local artists available as well. The main reason I enjoy visiting Christmas markets so much though is to sample the delicious food and drink [...]
The most memorable person I interviewed during my time as a newspaper journalist in Lincolnshire, England, was a war veteran who had me sitting on the edge of my seat as he spoke of his miraculous escape from a plane that was shot down over Berlin in the 1940s. In his late 80s, he was charismatic, charming and [...]
We all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine. I spotted this barge at the Albert Dock in Liverpool and later discovered that it is actually available as accommodation for visitors. I can imagine that fans of the Beatles would jump at the chance of staying in this quirky alternative [...]
The historic English city of Lincoln has an abundance of medieval architecture. It was one of the country’s most important cities during this period of history and remnants of the era can still be seen today.
It is St George’s Day today, in honour of England’s patron saint, so I thought it would be good to big up my home country. England features everything from vibrant cities and historic towns to stunning countryside and rugged coastlines.
Converted red-brick warehouse buildings are reflected in the glistening water at the Albert Dock in Liverpool.
The Royal Mile is Edinburgh’s most famous street, which stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House. Walking along this mile-long road is a great experience in itself, with plenty of eye candy in the form of amazing architecture.
Every spring, numerous fields in Lincolnshire, England, are blanketed with bright yellow rapeseed. While the colourful flowers are easy on the eye, they are also extremely useful.
Castles have long been a prominent feature in fairytales and gothic literature. Famous castles include Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany’s Bavarian Alps, said to have been the inspiration for the Disney castle, and Bran Castle in Romania, which is known as the home of Dracula. But there are so many other castles that, although not as well-known, are also [...]
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