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
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 London
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
“We loved each other so much we felt it necessary, in preparation, to say good-bye our whole lives.” -- The Art Lover by Carole Maso Tonight was a beautiful night. Saturday 25th April, 2015. We sat outside as Jon made strong cocktails from rum and limes: caipirinha. The crickets and cicadas chorused around us, while a ghostly … Continue reading Rum & lime
We decided to tackle the infamous Machu Picchu as part of a longer trail - the four-day Salkantay trek, which is a popular, challenging and beautiful alternative to the Inca Trail. We booked a trek after doing some research around the numerous agencies in Cusco's main square. We paid $210 each, to include rented sleeping … Continue reading Machu Picchu: a paradise in the clouds
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