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In the midst of various stages of lockdown, we always remember how lucky we are to live in the Chilterns. And even though the region is now, like much of… Continue reading A Christmas walk: Chequers
I didn’t think anything of it the first time it happened. I had just arrived in Plakias, on the southern coast of Crete, and was sitting outside a café, waiting for some much-needed refreshment.Then it happened again. There was an … Continue reading Easter in Crete
The weather was uninvitingly cold and foggy (smoggy) as we set out on foot in the direction of Tiananmen Square. As we reached the square, I noticed a Railway Museum across the road, and we decided to investigate. The museum … Continue reading Christmas Day in Beijing
There’s a great opportunity for young people to gain artistic inspiration, and learn more about how to protect local wildlife and the landscape, at a free event in High Wycombe next month. The Big Draw at Kingsmead Recreation Ground will offer valuable advice on textile design, with objects from nature providing the inspiration for you […] Natural creativity — Slow Travel: The Chilterns and Thames Valley Continue reading Natural creativity — Slow Travel: The Chilterns and Thames Valley
After ten days in Scotland, it was time to make our way back down south. Events having brought a certain historic market town in county Durham to our attention, we decided we had to pay a visit to Barnard Castle. … Continue reading A sight for sore eyes
By the time we reached Peebles we were used to the normal hotel Covid routine: no daily room service, masks to be worn in communal areas, a one-way system around the building and table service breakfast. Peebles Hydro being … Continue reading Travels in the Time of Covid – Part 3
Originally posted on Slow Travel: The Chilterns and Thames Valley:
Those lovely people at Wanderlust magazine have published a list of 30 “Secret Britain” locations – places you may not know which are well worth a visit. They include three… Continue reading Secret Britain
“Can I have your name and number, please?” The customer looked confused. “Sorry, what number?” “Your phone number. You know, for track and trace” the waitress replied, patiently. “Oh yes, of course. Do you know that I have been away … Continue reading Travels in the Time of Covid – Part 2
Covid has changed the face of travel. This weekend I have experienced the new reality of hotel stays for the first time. We are in Stratford upon Avon, somewhere we stay once or twice a year, and in a hotel, … Continue reading Travel in the Time of Covid – Part 1
I was traumatised by Warwick castle as a child. Our visit must have taken place not long after David Greville gave up the financial struggle to maintain it and sold to the Tussauds Group in 1978. I remember there were … Continue reading Warwick revisited
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