by David Brown | Sep 22, 2013 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, Hotels, News, Reviews, United Kingdom
The Holiday Inn Express in Windsor is a convenient hotel just a couple of blocks from the area’s main shopping district. the rate was excellent for the area. Located just off a roundabout of the A308, it is easily reached by Motorway and a dual carriageway...
by David Brown | Aug 11, 2013 | England, Great Britain, History, London, London History, Travel Notes
August of each year is a great time to venture Northamptonshire. The last time we were there, we were able to attend the English Heritage Festival of History. It is a truly interesting event covering over 2000 years of English history from the Romans through World War...
by David Brown | Apr 21, 2013 | Europe, Ireland
A few years ago, some friends asked us to tell them what we would do if we had either 8 days or 10 days to see Ireland. We gave it some thought and came up with the ideas here. They opted for the 10-day tour, and they loved it. Hopefully, you will enjoy one of these...
by David Brown | Apr 21, 2013 | Europe, Ireland, Travel Notes
A few years ago, some friends asked us to tell them what we would do if we had either 8 days or 10 days to see Ireland. We gave it some thought and came up with the ideas here. They opted for the 10-day tour, and they loved it. Hopefully, you will enjoy one of these...
by David Brown | Nov 22, 2012 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, London History, Museums, Travel Notes
Many people flock to Buckingham Palace for the summer opening and walk right past one of the other treasures of the crown – The Queen’s Gallery. Unlike Buckingham Palace, the Gallery is open year round. Reopened in 2002 for the Queen’s jubilee year, the newly...
by David Brown | Nov 22, 2012 | British Isles, Great Britain, History, Travel Notes, Wales
Driving the freeway in South Wales near Cardiff, you catch a glimpse of a most romantic castle perched on the hillside overlooking the Taff Valley. It is Castell Coch, a dazzling architectural masterpiece of the Victorian era. Leaving the freeway you drive up a...
