As I packed away my things and headed out the door, I felt a surge of freedom rush through me. It had been a very long week and finally it was Friday! Not wanting the hassle of needing to plan ahead, the ability to just jump in the car or catch a train a short […]
Last month I saved London from a nuclear device! It all started when we walked into a small unassuming pub near Kings Cross. We waited for a discreet moment before shuffling up to the bar and quietly whispering our password to the barman. His eyes swept sheepishly round the room to make sure no one […]
In an attempt to keep to the challenge I set myself earlier this month, see ‘Fulfill you travel bug with: something unusual‘, I’ve been exploring the area where I live. This also happens to be close enough to an area well known for a famous sporting event at the end of June each year. Click […]
Today I watched the BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships at the Copper Box in London’s Olympic Park. Tickets are still available for the Rugby Challenge in October too – see here. This got me thinking about my latest series of posts on unusual experiences ‘Fulfill your travel bug with: something unusual‘. So in keeping with […]
The often grey UK weather probably doesn’t immediately have you thinking about partaking in water sports. Getting wet isn’t going to encourage you. Regents Canal, London However, if you’re suitably prepared (perhaps with your Crocs like I was!), getting wet isn’t going to be an issue. Trust me I’m a geocacher! There are a surprising […]
To kick off my series of ‘Something Unusual’ posts, I wanted to start with trying something unusual in the capital… Are you looking for something different for a special occasion, or want to try something unusual for your next day out? Maybe you simply have an hour to kill or are looking for another way to […]