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National History Museum, London. Take a Tour
As I write this, in June 2020, museums and places where people gather are closed in the UK. There's nothing good about this - apart from the obvious one of preventing the spread of the coronavirus - but although it's not possible for us to visit, we can at least 'go'...
Thirty Day Business Rentals: Website
It might be a temporary thing, or even permanent, but a lot of short term rental hosts who have been advertising on Airbnb or a similar service are rethinking their business models. Recently, several states, counties and cities have banned short term rentals so that...
Sassi di Matera, Italy
Stay at the La Dimora di Metello Hotel in Matera and the terrace above will be an excellent place to sit and enjoy a glass of local wine and gaze at the most amazing scenery. Sassi di Matera, also known as 'The City of Caves' is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Fodors...
The Smallest House in Great Britain: Conwy, Wales
The British Isles, The United Kingdom, Britain ... all give you a clue that when you go there, you have the chance of not only visiting England. You'll find plenty of articles on this site about places to visit throughout the UK - places that aren't London. And here's...
Why to Travel With a Sleeping Bag Liner
Before smart travellers appreciated the extremely good reasons for travelling with them, sleeping bag liners were the preserve of the hardy campers. And still are I suppose, but for some time now I've been travelling with one in my hand luggage - and you probably know...
United Record Pressing. Nashville TN
United Record Pressing opened up for business in Nashville in 1949. The business was a success - creating the new and popular vinyl records. It was a specialist business indeed. As the business expanded into the fifties and early sixties, it was Motown music that was...
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
That's the name of a place in Wales. Truly. My Auntie Mavis knew how to say it. I don't. Do you? (The videos down the page might help). So how is it that a Welsh village acquired such a name? Well, today if you address an envelope to a resident and don't want to write...
Airbnb: Guests Don’t Read?
It's something that short-term-rental hosts and owners complain about all the time. 'Guests don't read'. Actually, guests do read. They read all the time. But they read what they want to read. They just don't read your long and boring list of rules and regulations....
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
When I was a kid, we often spent our family holidays travelling around the area you see below on the map. Favourites were Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Northern Italy. So it's quite likely that I've been to Villefranche-sur-Mer but I really want to go there now as an...
How Hygienic is the Airplane?
Flying is such a normal thing to do these days and it seems that the more we fly, the fewer instances there are of people being afraid of the actual flying itself. Instead, today's big worry for many people is the hygiene of the plane in which they're travelling....
Nordschleife Nurburgring: Germany
If you're a motor racing fan (like me) then the Nurburgring needs no introduction whatsoever. But have you driven it? If not, add it to your to-do list right now. These days, the 'ring even offers plenty for the non-motorsport fans in the family. There's a fantastic...
Monument to the Unknown Artist: London
There are a couple of unusual things that you might need to know if you come across this sculpture in London. The first is that it isn't the work of one artist but of a collective. That's not terribly unusual but stand and watch the sculpture for a few minutes. Pay...
Key West’s Dark Past: Carl Tanzler
When you visit Key West these days it's difficult to imagine that events of true creepiness took place there. Today it's a pretty innocuous place and plenty of fun for cruise passengers and tourists. But one of the creepiest events I've ever heard happened right...
Fernando de Noronha Island
If you were to create your dream island, what would it be like? Mine would be exactly like Fernando de Noronha. Tropical weather, stunning views and, as you can see in the photograph above, the deepest blue and sparkling ocean. There are swaying palm trees, lovely...
Lake Maggiore: The Legend of the Bugatti
Lake Maggiore is simply beautiful. This sparkling lake is located partly in Italy and partly in Switzerland. And during the early twentieth century, there was a curious legend regarding the lake - a legend that turned out to be true. Locals were sure that a 1926...
Airbnb Hosts: Be Available At Check Out
Most Airbnb hosts realise the advantages of greeting their guests in person and giving them a house tour. But what some don't realise is that it's equally important to be around when your guests check out. To be honest, if I was given a choice - would I rather be...
Château de Candé, France
Château de Candé is situated in Monts, Indre-et-Loire and, although it isn't one of the grandest chateaux in France, it has an interesting historical significance. It was here in June 1937 that the abdicated king, now retitled the Duke of Windsor, married his...
The Shortest Scheduled Passenger Flight in the World
Hate long-haul flights? I do but nevertheless, I prefer to have a little time in the air to settle down, have a glass of wine and read a book. I wouldn't have those opportunities though if I took a flight from Westray to Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands. That's...
Colonia Fara: Italy
it seems that in the 1930s, Hitler and Mussolini were on the same page when it came to building coastal resorts of the people. Hitler had Prora and Mussolini had Colonia Fara. And both still exist and are equally spooky. Also, both are in the process of being...
Moscow Metro
Moscow subway system is one of the business metros in the world. It's extensive too - with over 200 stations. As it was built in the 1930s it's not as old as its equivalents in London or Paris but is nevertheless a historic venue. And many of the stations are simply...
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