Quick back story: Open House London is an annual festival celebrating the best of London's architecture and design, and it's been going for over two decades. Every September, for one weekend only, the doors to some of London's most iconic and protected buildings are cautiously unlocked to the general public. My choice was the Gherkin, … Continue reading Going up the Gherkin – one of London’s most iconic buildings
My first time in Deutschland was great. Berlin is a fascinating place, not least because of its fractious history and subsequent, phenomenal regeneration - less than three decades since the falling of the Wall, barely 70 years since the end of WWII, and it's a thriving capital within Europe's strongest economy. Germany's continued innovation and dedication … Continue reading Two days in Berlin
For August Bank Holiday weekend, we decided to venture east to a part of the city we rarely explore - Mudchute. The weather looked like it was going to hold up as we set out on our bikes through Limehouse; swirling grey clouds fogged the sky, but I'd been *somewhat* reliably informed that they wouldn't be … Continue reading A visit to Mudchute City Farm & London river bus ride
Every year since the age of about eight, I have come to the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire to camp, hike and explore with my family. This little peninsula of the United Kingdom is barely 20 miles from top to bottom, yet it boasts a coastline of over 180 miles. seals are a common sight around the … Continue reading Wild swimming on the Welsh coast
Every year, the sun comes out (eventually) and along with it, a desire to lie with my nose in a good book for hours on end. Each summer I usually get through a good 5-10 books, and have decided to start documenting them. I'm the kind of person who likes to have several books on … Continue reading Six books I’m reading this summer
“People do go back, but they don't survive, because two realities are claiming them at the same time. Such things are too much. You can salt your heart, or kill your heart, or you can choose between the two realities. There is much pain here. Some people think you can have your cake and eat … Continue reading
Farewell to my final destination: New York City, as viewed from a fabulous balcony in Long Island City One of the questions long-term travellers dread upon their return is: "so how was it?" You've spent three months or more out of the loop, straying from most everything which formed the makeup of your life before, … Continue reading Returning from a long period away – an ode to LondonÂ
Today was a most wonderful exploration. Today, I had one of those rare experiences when the travel of my imagination aligns with the travel of reality. We set off around noon after a phone call from Jon's friend inviting us to try out a new zipline nearby. We met said friends, a lovely Brazilian couple … Continue reading Zipline over jungle
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