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Bex has travelled extensively. Read all her different travel adventures here.
High Tea in London fit for Royalty - The Berkeley Hotel
Being from the UK, I've never thought of a High Tea London experience before. I get used to drinking cups of tea at home, and whilst I don't quite eat cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off, I do enjoy egg mayonnaise sandwiches. But with various Royal Weddings that have taken place, I though a […]
Unique London Walking Tours - with a social conscience
I've lived in London in the past, but when you live in or are from a place, you don't really see it. That's why now, whenever I return to the capital, I see it with a fresh perspective and have a better appreciation of it. I am, in effect, a tourist in the city I used […]
A View from London's Shard at night
I've visited the Shard in London before, but during the day. This 95 storey, 11,000 glass panelled skyscraper located in Southwark, a district of London near London Bridge station on the south side of the River Thames, looms stately-like at 309m (1,016ft) over all who hustle and bustle beneath her. She (I like to give […]
Where to swim in Bristol, UK in all weathers: Bristol Lido
When taking a weekend break in the west country city of Bristol, UK (voted by Rough Guides as #4 in the Top 10 Best Cities in the World to Visit - 2017), one doesn't really think of going swimming - mainly as Bristol is not located by a beach and this is the UK, hence […]
Where to eat in Bristol - UK: WokyKo at CARGO, Wapping Wharf
When exploring destinations - and cities - to write about or, indeed, if you're on holiday or a short break, naturally you've got to eat. So on my second night in Bristol, where did I go and eat? I'm a fan of Asian cuisine and when I was invited to try out the cuisine of […]
Glamping in the San Juan Islands - Glamping on Orcas Island with Leanto
Originally written in AUG15 - re-written and revised in JAN20 My next stop on the San Juan Islands chain was Orcas Island. Shaped like an upside down horseshoe, at 57 square miles Orcas Island is bigger than San Juan Island, but less populated. It's rural, hilly and stunning, housing the 5,252 acre Moran State Park, […]
Whale Watching off the San Juan Islands
I couldn't stay on the San Juan Islands and not go whale watching. This area of the U.S is abundant in wildlife, especially in the summer. And the summer also brings along the infamous Orca. I'd already been won over by the beauty of the San Juan Islands - you can visit the Pelindaba Lavender Farm for […]
Things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia (and surrounds) in 48 hours
If you've only a short time in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, here I give you some tips of what you can do with 48 hours - both in the capital and surrounds.
Alternative London Markets - East Street - South London
Avoid the more touristy markets of Covent Garden when you visit London. Find your local one to explore. Here I look at the eclectic London's East Street Market.
Pike Place Market and The Gum Wall - Seattle
Apart from the Space Needle, and a day trip to Mount Rainier - Seattle's other prominent destination (and landmark) is the Public Market Center - or Pike Place Market. I'd seen it many times in various T.V shows (Grey's Anatomy for example). Overlooking Elliot Bay waterfront and opened in 1907, Pike Place Market Seattle is […]
Best Places to Eat in The Hague - Netherlands
We've seen that there are things to do in The Hague, Netherlands beyond politics and we've also seen what it's like visiting the Peace Palace in The Hague. I decided to compile a post about some of the places I visited to sample the local gastronomy, even some of the coffee shops (no, not THOSE […]
Peneda Gerês National Park - Portugal. A perfect day trip from Porto
**My trip was arranged for me by Oporto Tours, specialists in this region, in order for me to research for Rough Guides. Despite any complimentary services received, all thoughts and opinions remain my own** When anyone asks me what springs to mind when they say "Portugal", I think of a country attached to Spain in […]
Visiting the Peace Palace - The Hague, Netherlands
I've already shown you that there is more to The Hague, Netherlands than just politics in my Things to do in The Hague article. We've also seen Best Places to Eat in The Hague. Is there anything worth seeing in The Hague? Let's not forget that politics is, indeed, what The Hague is famous for. […]
Things to do in The Hague, Netherlands - beyond politics
The Dutch, it turns out, are very good at keeping secrets. The Hague is one of them. Most of you may have have heard of The Hague; that city in the Netherlands famous for its Peace Palace and central to European governance in one form or another, but have you actually heard of The Hague? […]
Things to do in Porto - Portugal
After being lucky enough to spend approximately 5 weeks in the Porto and Douro region of northern Portugal on behalf of my research for Rough Guides, despite the sometimes very rainy and windy March/April weather (Porto is right on the Atlantic coast, and has a longitude not that dissimilar to the SW of the UK […]
Malta - Gem of the Mediterranean
I have pondered various times about what it is about Greece that I love and what keeps me here. Then I realised that I have always held a fondness in my heart for the less rigid, more relaxed Mediterranean way of life; the humanity of the people, the fantastic food. And this was re-enforced when […]
Tips for Visiting the Space Needle - Seattle
By far Seattle's most famous and recognisable building, at 605 ft The Space Needle is the 6th tallest building in Seattle and is an iconic landmark. Built for the 1962 World's Fair that was held in Seattle, (The World Fair is an annual exhibition that showcase 'achievements of nations'. Quite what achievements I am unsure…but […]
Seattle - Mount Rainier National Park, United States. A great day trip
You may have seen Mount Rainier - the mountain that keeps a sleepy watch over Seattle. It usually pops up in any outside shots of Seattle pictures, or in TV series (yes, I am talking about my favourite Grey's Anatomy), or movies. There will be affiliate links throughout this post, meaning I will make a […]
Things to see in Bristol, UK
During one of my trips to Bristol in the South West of the UK, I had the honour of being hosted at the Bristol Harbour Hotel. There are so many things to see in Bristol, it's hard to know where to start. As a West-Country girl myself, I tend not to think of exploring in […]
Things to do in Minho region of Portugal
About 100km (62 miles) from Porto, the Minho area takes its name from the Rio (River) Minho and encompasses the entire northwestern province of the country, the river winding its way to the Spanish border in the northeast.
Luxury accommodation in Portugal - Sleep in a converted Monastery
One of the best things about my visit to Portugal in the spring of 2016 was the opportunity to visit beautiful areas such as the Geres National Park and the Douro Wine Valley region
A look around Tiverton, Devon, UK
I'd never really been a fan of Tiverton. Nestled in mid-Devon, a county in the south-west of the UK, I can attribute my lack of enthusiasm for the place to having grown up as a teenager here in the 80s. Anyone who comes from a provincial market town will tell you: being a teenager in […]
A cabin of a different sort
And so my journey from Athens to Hong Kong overland came to an end when I touched down at LHR airport. What took me five weeks in a container ship with beautiful views took me twenty hours in a steel tube! I flew with Aeroflot and was initially I was quite nervous about this. But no […]
Made it to Hong Kong
And so this brave girl made it! My final destination on this grand voyage is Hong Kong, and the ship arrived at approx. 07:30 this morning (30JUL). What a voyage! I feel like I have an extended family…in fact I felt quite tearful saying goodbye…after all, one month on board and a strong bond was […]
Valencia
I wrote a post about the downside of container ship travel and mentioned that you’re not necessarily guaranteed a long time in port, indeed…even if it’s possible to go ashore. This was the situation I found myself in Barcelona. But it was made up for in Valencia. We arrived around 08:00 on 02JUL13 and after […]