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I was at a writing retreat at the end of October and the following story, which is based on facts, was written there. On the last evening, we were all sitting...
Mount Stuart House - A jewel on the Isle of Bute
Anyone travelling the Scottish islands will sooner or later come across a place that is so surprisingly magnificent that it is hard to believe...
The Golden Hinde
On the trail of Sir Francis Drake in the heart of London
Just a few steps away from London Bridge lies a real highlight for history buffs.
Hever Castle and Gardens - An English fairytale castle in the countryside
Just over an hour south of London lies a place that looks like it's straight out of a picture book: Hever Castle - once the el...
Edinburgh Tattoo - Scotland's great open-air show
Every August, Edinburgh's historic castle grounds are transformed into a special kind of stage. Thousands of spectators flock night after night to...
Enchanting Cotswolds
Travelling through the Cotswolds is like travelling back in time. The region in the heart of England is known for its rolling hills and...
Sissinghurst - A garden that seems to have fallen out of time
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Kent is a place that not only makes gardeners' hearts beat faster, but also literary souls...
Glastonbury - A magical place
Glastonbury is a place like no other in England.
There are places that you can feel before you've even seen them. Glastonbury is ge...
St Fagan's Wales
An absolute travel tip - and without any entrance fee!
If you're travelling in South Wales and think, "Oh, another castle ruin?", there's...
