I suppose Dougie and I could have learned to ski at home. There is a dry ski slope fairly close by at Tallington Lakes and we did visit it, but only to buy some
Mum’s gone to Colorado: Flying high to Denver
The striking design of Denver airport (Photo courtesy of Denver International Airport) I don’t think I have ever drunk so much water as I did on our flight from London Heathrow to Denver, Colorado. Aware
36 Hours, 125 weekends in Europe
My two favourite Christmas presents this year came from my son, Rory. One was a bright orange, ceramic garlic grater and the other was a copy of The New York Times 36 Hours – 125
Dining at The Traveller’s Table with Simpson Travel
One of the joys of travelling is spending time relishing the local cuisine. Memories come flooding back when I taste a dish I associate with a particular place. I remember travelling to Mallorca as a
Three nights in three counties
After spoiling my son for two whole weeks over the Christmas period, the time came on New Year’s Day to return him to university: cue motherly sobbing and gnashing of teeth. His exams were starting
Rhine-Main Cruise with Emerald Waterways: Miltenberg, Würzburg and Bamberg
After Rüdesheim our ship left the Rhine to join the River Main on its way upstream towards the Main-Danube canal. The final three days of our Emerald Waterways river cruise became a bit of a
Rhine-Main Cruise with Emerald Waterways: Rhine Gorge and Rüdesheim
Rheinstein Castle Our Rhine Cruise with Emerald Waterways began in Amsterdam with its first stop being Cologne. The ship, Emerald Star, took us upstream where the scenery of the Rhine Gorge was showcased in style on a
Taking a walk on the South Bank side
The London Eye Ever had a day in London where you try to pack too much in? You choose attractions which are in different locations then spend your whole time negotiating the city’s underground system,