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Do You Know How To Make An Island Cake?
You've probably not been able to travel to Mauritius this summer. In fact, many people have found that they've had to stay at home a lot more than usual this year. For some reason, this has meant that more people have had more time to enjoy home pursuits. (I truly...
Windsor Castle, England
If you're visiting England, then the chances are good that you'll include Windsor Castle as one of your must-see places. It's one of the most popular tourist attractions in England and is an easy drive from Central London. It's easy to get there by bus or train too so...
Neon Museum, Las Vegas
Are you in love with signage the way I am? I know that some people might think that having a passion for signs might indicate a person who is a bit, well, odd - but the Neon Museum in Vegas is my idea of paradise. Well, one of my ideas of paradise... Las Vegas surely...
Hosts: Sorry, But Guests Don’t Care About Your Problems
When you're an STR host, you might see your rental business as some sort of side gig. It might be that it's not your 'real' job. You have other things to do. You have a life. However, as far as your guests are concerned, unless you're offering a super-cheap...
When Stephen King Travels…
Do you agree with me that Stephen King must have a pretty weird imagination? I think he must have to ensure his many years of great success writing those really creepy (but deliciously creepy) books. But what is Stephen King himself afraid of? In an article a couple...
Schwerbelastungskörper, Berlin
It looks like an ugly lump of concrete and ... well, it is. It is also a protected historic monument. Really. The fact that it dates from 1941 gives us a clue as to why it's a historically important structure. And its name? Schwerbelastungskörper means 'heavy...
Divided By A Common Language: Numbers
Numbers? What am I talking about? Five is five whether you're speaking proper English or speaking American.. but of course, that would be just too easy, wouldn't it? Yes, the numbers are the same - basically - but it's how we use them that's different. Believe...
Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall, UK
This is a genuine secret garden that was lost - well, unknown - for many years. It had been creatyed in Victorian times but had fallen into disrepair and become overgrown. But in the 1990s a door was found into the walled garden that was buried in the undergrowth. The...
Koshu Nishiyama: The World’s Oldest Hotel
Here's one that's definitely for your wishlist. The Koshu Nishiyama Hot Spring - see the map below for its location - is officially the oldest hotel in the world according to the experts; the Guinness Book of World Records. It was founded in 705. And if you're...
Weird English Food. Spotted Dick – Really?
It makes me chuckle. Probably most English people have a bit of a laugh about it too. There are so many articles on the internet that refer to our 'weird English food' and cites such items as spotted dick, toad-in-the-hole and other peculiarly-named dishes. But...
Chemosphere, Los Angeles
This is a curious house with a curious history. It's been seen in films and TV shows and residents need to access the place via a funicular. And it had curious beginnings. The original owner had been given the piece of land and the fact that he didn't have the budget...
Isbjerget, Aarhus, Denmark
Isbjerget means 'iceberg' and you can see why that name was chosen for this complex of variously sized apartments. Take a look at the photographs and the drone footage below and you can see exactly why. This award-winning housing development opened in 2013 and was the...
Hosts: You Have A Global Audience
If you're offering rental accommodation to the public, then it's likely that you'll have to write about it. It might be that you list your property on Airbnb or a similar site, in which case you'll have to write about your place for your website listing. Possibly you...
Casa de Vidro, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Just as Eileen Gray did in the South of France, so Lina Bo Bardi created another dream house - this time in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The house is named el Casa de Vidro (the Glass House) and was designed in 1951. Lina, born in Rome, was a pioneer of sustainability when it...
Visiting the USA; Going to the Loo
It's a culture shock when you visit the USA. So many things are so different. And if your knowledge of the English language is, well, English, then American is going to puzzle you quite a lot. Picture me then, new to the USA and in a large store somewhere in the...
Prince Charles’ Dumfries House, Scotland
Stay in a property that neighbours one of the homes often inhabited by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. Freely wander through the grounds and you might see the royal couple walking their dogs. Stay in a room that has been carefully decorated with pieces...
Piscine Molitor, Paris
It started life in 1929. Piscine Molitor, probably one of the most stunning man-made vistas in Europe - has a history that travels from Johnny Weissmuller (who found Hollywood fame as Tarzan of the Apes) through the decades to Pi Patel (whose tiger Richard Parker...
The Rakotzbrücke, Gablenz. Germany
Just look at that bridge. Located in a public park in Gablenz, Germany, the bridge was constructed in the nineteenth century. The park is a popular place to visit as its gardens - abounding with rhododendrons and azaleas - are spectacular. What's more, it's completely...
Hosts: Is It Okay To Snooze Your Listing?
If you're an Airbnb host and for some reason, you don't want to accept guests for a particular period of time, Airbnb offers you several options. There are many reasons why you might want to opt out of hosting for a while - personal issues, building maintenance, your...
Zalud House, Porterville, California
It's certainly not the best looking house I've ever seen but it is supposed to be decidedly spooky. And with its history, it's hardly surprising. The architecture is interesting, to say the least, but this house - which is now a museum - is unusual in that it belonged...
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