Belgium is a very odd, quirky, ‘off-the-wall’ country. The whole place has the feel of several…
Flanders – … But there *are* no poppies!
Flanders. And no, nothing to do with Ned. I’m sure you’ve all been subjected to the…
In Bruges – Trying to avoid the tourists
The thing about Bruges is that it’s got a reputation for being one of those tourist-traps;…
Stand on the Side of the House of Love
London Islington. I don’t know what image the phrase brings up, but in my head it’s…
Underground, Overground, Wombling Free …
As you may know, one of my ‘aims’ is to visit every county, unitary authority blah…
Newark & Southwell: Of Apples And Kings
“You scruffy man; next time I see you I hope you’re wearing socks.” If I’d ever…
Liverpool-on-Holiday
“Climbing up Moel Famau, there’s a chippy at the peak / At least that’s what they…
Pendle Hill – Religion, Witchcraft, and Meteorology
Part of the Pennine range of Northern England, and geologically part of the same branch as…
Snip Snip Snip – the Cragg Vale Coiners
“I heard the coiners took the scissor to the Union Jack, with a snipper and a…
Don’t You Know There’s A War On?
As already noted, Haworth is most famous for the Brontës. However, on my visit there, they…
Out on the wiley, windy moors …
Yorkshire. The word conjurers up a myriad of images, from rolling moors to seaside cliffs, from…
Travelling Light – Backpacking with only carry-on luggage
“Travel Light”. It was in my tagline, and it’s one of my blog’s ‘niches’, but what…