by David Brown | Dec 30, 2016 | British Isles, Great Britain, Scotland, Travel Notes
It won’t take long for any visitor to Edinburgh to understand that this is one of the world’s great historical cities. And as you would expect from such a place, there is lots to see. No visit is complete without a stroll down the Royal Mile or a visit to...
by Arlene Brown | Aug 31, 2016 | British Isles, Europe, Ireland, Travel Notes
If you want to get to the heart of Ireland, county Meath is the place. There are many ancient sights to see that can take you back, not just hundreds of years, but thousands. The Boyne Valley is the cradle of Irish civilisation, it supported a sophisticated society...
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 Arlene Brown | Mar 29, 2016 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
If you ever thought about exploring the north of England, the Yorkshire area is the place to go. It has spectacular scenery in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Yorkshire Moors, there a beautiful country houses, castles and gardens to explore. And the...
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...
by David Brown | Aug 9, 2015 | Cruises, Europe, Germany, Travel Notes
Germany is rich in quaint villages and beautiful scenery. One of the best places to see all this in a nutshell is a trip down the UNESCO World Heritage listed part of the Rhine River. Here you will see spectacular castles or schloss, perched on the edge of...
