The National Monument Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh has numerous monuments and statues. One that has a lot of visual impact can be found atop Calton Hill and is modelled on an ancient temple in Greece.

boring

Did you know that there is a town in the USA called Boring? As far as names go, this is pretty unfortunate. But the town has recently become associated with a similarly named village in the UK.

The view over Fistral Beach in Newquay

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.

Albert Dock in Liverpool

Converted red-brick warehouse buildings are reflected in the glistening water at the Albert Dock in Liverpool.

Royal Mile Edinburgh

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.

Tattershall Castle

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.

The Humber Bridge

The Humber Bridge in England connects North Lincolnshire with the East Riding of Yorkshire.  It is the fifth longest single-span suspension bridge in the world and was opened in the 1980s by Queen Elizabeth II.

St Mary's Church in the snow

As a non-religious person, I do not go to church. However, I do enjoy visiting churches for other purposes besides worshipping…

river seine paris

Walking is a great way to get around and see places whilst on a city break. Getting somewhere in a hurry may not be an easy feat, but you are guaranteed to have a more interesting and detailed journey.

Scottish Parilament building Canongate Wall

The Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh might seem a bit boring and drab from a distance, but it is worth having a closer look…