Once the capital of the Saxon kingdom of Wessex, Winchester is a city drowning in history. It’s little wonder then, that it is a fantastic place to visit. General Impressions Winchester is at once charming and interesting, and provides the history buff with plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of the city. … Continue reading Travel Guide: Winchester
In rural Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds is a relatively small town that packs a punch. General Impressions Bury St Edmunds is a genuinely charming town, with a few impressive sights. It’s a genuinely very nice place to visit, the only real problem being accessibility, though even on that front, it’s not too bad Public Transport … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bury St Edmunds
Poland’s capital, Warsaw is a modern, exciting city with plenty to do for nearly any travellers (except for those looking for a beach). General Impressions Warsaw was practically levelled by the Germans during World War 2. There was practically nothing left, and it was only inhabited by a few thousand stubborn survivors. Warsaw has gone … Continue reading Travel Guide: Warsaw
Once a centre of industry, Lodz (pronounced Woodtsch) has manage to recover from the slump it suffered when the factories shut down, and it is now a modern city well worth visiting. General Impressions Lodz is a relatively new city in Poland, having grown around the textile industry in the 19th century. In the modern … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lodz
Located near the much better known Nottingham (of Robin Hood fame), Southwell is a small town with a good deal of history. General Impressions Southwell is far from being a tourist destination. A small town, with few attractions. And yet, it still has a couple things worth checking out, and it can be a particularly … Continue reading Travel Guide: Southwell
One of England’s smallest cities, Ripon is a place steeped in religious history and importance, and worth a visit (especially if you have a car). General Impressions Ripon is not on most traveller’s radars, and especially not for international travellers. Nevertheless, it has a stunning cathedral and the city itself is quaint and cute. Nearby, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Ripon
One of England’s two historic university towns, Cambridge is practically dripping in history in it’s medieval town centre. It’s impossible to turn down a street and to not see something interesting. General Impressions Cambridge can give you a little taste of what medieval England could have been like, with it’s old stone architecture and narrow … Continue reading Travel Guide: Cambridge
The City of the World’s Desire, Istanbul has been an important city since it’s founding in the 4th century AD, and the centre of empire’s for the vast majority of it’s existence. It’s little wonder that it’s a city filled to the brim with culture, architecture, and religion. General Impressions Istanbul has always been one … Continue reading Travel Guide: Istanbul
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
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