Tag Archives: travels

Destination: Gibraltar

I spent a day on “The Rock” in July this year. We went on a day trip (an easy walk across the border from Spain). It’s a funny place, a…

Destination: Chengdu

I spent 5 days in Chengdu recently.  To be honest you could see all the sites in 4 or even 3 days, but as we wanted to take it easy…

It’s China, but not as I knew it

I just got back from 9 days in China.  I spent 3 days in Shanghai at a teachers conference followed by 5 1/2 days in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on holiday….

Bangladesh

Bangladesh We spent a week in Bangladesh in Chinese New Year 2013. Unusually for us, who like to travel independently, for this trip we booked a tour company to look…

DPRK – North Korea

Most definitely the trip of a lifetime.  Really one of the most closed countries in the whole world, but surprisingly easy to get to really.  We spent a week there…

Trunki Rules!

If you have a small child and travel regularly or even if travel is not part of your regular habit – invest in a Trunki. These brightly coloured child suitcases…

Norway

When: July 2011, 3 days Where: Oslo Who: with my great friend Ben Cooper How: We flew with Ryanair from London Gatwick. Bit grim really. Weather: dry, warm days, cool…

Germany

The powerhouse of Europe packed with culture (and bad fashion)! I haven’t seen much, but what I have seen I have enjoyed! When: Inter-railing in July 1995, with A on…