Sintra has a denser concentration of palaces, castles and manors than nearly any other place I’ve been in. That, combined with it’s proximity to Lisbon, makes it an absolute must-visit! General Impressions A short train ride from Lisbon, Sintra is practically a requirement on an itinerary to the Portuguese capital. It is a city of … Continue reading Travel Guide: Sintra
Nestled on the estuary of the Tagus river, Portugal’s capital is an impressive city with grandiose architecture, delightfully detailed by omnipresent Azulejo tiles. General Impressions Lisbon suffered a terrible earthquake in in 1755 that left the city in complete ruins. The government at the time considered moving the capital permanently, but the king decided that … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lisbon
Introduction Sirens wail, and you run to the bunker. Britain has been struck by nuclear bombs. As a member of the Royal Observer Corps, it is time to fulfil your duty and spend the next 30 days locked in the bunker, transmitting information about the nuclear war. Once your 30 days run out, your grim … Continue reading English Heritage Review: York Cold War Bunker 3/5
Introduction Ancient abbey ruins, a world-class water garden, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is truly one of the greatest sites in the care of the National Trust. It was also the first National Trust site Tayla and I visited so it is close to our hearts. Quick Facts … Continue reading National Trust Review: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal 5/5
The best city in the Algarve, Lagos is a busy touristy town with beautiful beaches encased by stunning cliffs. This is the summer destination in Portugal! General Impressions Lagos is a stunning town in the Algarve. The town itself is fairly pretty, nestled in and around hills, and has that Iberian charm to it. However, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lagos
The gateway to the Algarve is often overlooked as a destination, most people leaving soon after arriving. However, this sleep Portuguese city has more than meets the eye. General Impressions Faro feels like a sleepy quiet Mediterranean town, or at least it’s historical centre does. The actual city’s population is around 400,000, but you don’t … Continue reading Travel Guide: Faro
Duxford is an aviation nerds dream. 100s of planes spread across multiple hangers, as well as regular flights of historic aircraft make Duxford the perfect place to visit for a enthusiast of flying, particularly military aircraft. Located next to the city of Cambridge, Imperial War Museum Duxford was an RAF airfield during WW2, making it … Continue reading Discovering Britain’s Aviation at Duxford
Dirty, crowded, and kind of ugly, Hamburg was a stark contrast to the much prettier Copenhagen, which we had arrived from. General Impressions My first impression of Hamburg was not positive. Beggars started asking us for money basically as soon as we stepped off the platform, and we felt uneasy from how some people were … Continue reading Travel Guide: Hamburg
We were treated with an unexpected Bank Holiday after the Queen’s death. However, I was in Bristol at the time, so I decided to find some activity that would be open on such a day. I settled on hiking. I asked one of my hostel buddies to come with me, and off we went, across … Continue reading Wandering Through the Meandering Wye Valley
Quaint Roskilde is small, but contains a treasure trove of history. It is, after all, the town where Danish monarchs have been buried for centuries. General Impressions Roskilde is one of a few day trips that are easily doable from Copenhagen, and it’s the one we chose to do. We spent a good part of … Continue reading Travel Guide: Roskilde
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