A small country linking 2 great oceans, Panamá offers something for everyone. Most people have heard of the canal, which must be one of the most amazing feats of engineering in the world. But there are also over 1400 palm-fringed islands, idyllic beaches, incredible marine biodiversity, a lively capital city and amazing wildlife in the mountains and cloud forests. Whether…
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There may be no tennis championships in SW19 this year, but don’t despair. There are lots of awesome things to do in Wimbledon other than tennis. I know this because I lived there for around 20 years on and off, the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. I loved it. It’s a country village within a city. NOTE: please check that…
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‘Everything different and yet the same’. This is how Brits often describe their experience of New Zealand. When it comes to the English language, I’d put it the other way round – everything the same, and yet different. We speak the same language, but with different accents, intonations, expressions and vocabulary. These differences have led me to make various bloopers…
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This attractive market town in north east England is a sight for sore eyes. It’s situated in the lush green countryside of Teesdale, County Durham, just north of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Barnard Castle town has soft grey stone buildings which add to its charm – weavers’ cottages, farmhouses, shops and former wool and carpet mills. The clear waters…
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Ericeira is a pretty fishing town with whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. It’s easy to miss if you’re taking the fast lane from Lisbon to Porto. But it’s well worth a detour because it gives you an authentic, un-touristy experience of Portugal. Still very much a working town, Ericeira is a little rough at the edges but full of charm….
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