by David Brown | Aug 22, 2016 | Europe, Ireland, Restaurants, Reviews, Travel Notes
It was a warm, bright evening when we checked in at Athlone, so we decided to explore. The waterfront was quite interesting, and we stumbled upon an Indian restaurant called Mother India. I do not believe we have ever had Indian food in Ireland, and quite honestly we...
by David Brown | Aug 22, 2016 | Hotels, Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes
We would have never believed that we would be seeking an air-conditioned hotel in Ireland – ever! But with temperatures climbing to 27ºC/81ºF, we were wishing for one. There weren’t any, of course, or at least if they were, we were not in one, but the...
by David Brown | Aug 12, 2016 | British Isles, England, Travel Notes
Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, one of the most beautiful houses in England, had been empty for years when its owners, the National Trust, teamed up with the BBC and an enthusiastic team of experts and amateurs to transform the house and make it into a successful visitor...
by David Brown | Jul 24, 2016 | Attractions, British Isles, Museums, Northern Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
We had planned to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park, near Omagh, Northern Ireland, and spend some time in their genealogy centre checking on Irish roots, but when we arrived, on a Sunday, we learned the centre is closed on Sundays. However, our disappointment was...
by David Brown | Jan 16, 2016 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, Museums, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
If you are an art fan, you have to check out the new Cumberland Art Gallery which opened in November 2015 at Hampton Court Palace. It showcases many famous artists, a subset of magnificent artworks from the Royal Collection, including works from one of our...
