Most visitors to Colombia bypass Bogotá completely, heading instead for the popular coastal town of Cartagena, or Medellin, with its perfect climate and...
The Best Things to Do in Whitby, North Yorkshire
Whitby, a picturesque coastal town nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, is a treasure trove of history, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences. Whether you're a...
Things to Do in Victoria, Seychelles 2024
According to some sources, Victoria is the smallest capital city in the world. It might be small, but this makes it a very walkable city which is well worth a day or two...
English Churches – St Mary’s Church, Whitby
This is the latest post in my series about English churches. St Mary's Parish Church in Whitby stands on the headland above the town, very close to the Whitby Abbey...
English Churches – The Church of St Edmund King and Martyr, Southwold
During our trip around Norfolk and Suffolk in our campervan, Bertha, we spent a lovely week in the pretty coastal town of Southwold. One morning, I ventured out alone to...
The Churches of England – An Introduction
I am not a particularly religious person, although I was brought up in a church-going family. Indeed, my paternal grandfather and both my parents served as...
A sore knee and the passing of Terry Wogan
As part of our tour around Ethiopia, walking around the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela really took it out of me. I had hurt my knee a few days earlier and the uneven ground, steep inclines and...
Complete Ethiopia Travel Guide
Welcome to my Ethiopia travel guide!
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Sylvia Pankhurst in Ethiopia
This article describes the special and surprising relationship British suffragette, Sylvia Pankhurst, had with the nation of Ethiopia and its people.
My Introduction to the...
Lalibela, Ethiopia – a Complete Guide