Discovering Lille, Beer and the Rugby World Cup 2023
Continuing his journey through northern France, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves Arras and takes the short train ride to Lille Flandres station, to visit one of the host destinations for the…
5 Best Beer Bars in Lille
L’Échappée Bière, the only beer tourism agency in France, provides its guide to the five best beers bars in Lille. In Lille the first trace of beer dates back to…
On the Trail of the Battle of Arras France
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Arras France to visit a memorial to those who died in the Battle of Arras, as well as discover the local beer. Initially it might…
Worlington Hall Hotel: Fit for a King
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Worlington Hall near the town of Mildenhall in Suffolk for a delightful dinner. It’s one thing to claim that the rooms in your country…
Thornbury Castle Or Is It?
After walking along the Herefordshire Trail, Mark Bibby Jackson checks into Thornbury Castle hotel, close to Bristol, following in the footsteps of Henry VIII. Thornbury Castle would be the ideal…
5 Things To Do in London on August Bank Holiday 2022
Wondering what you to do over the long weekend? Fret not, here is our list of things to do in London on the August Bank Holiday…
Worlington Hall Hotel: Fit for a King
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Worlington Hall near the town of Mildenhall in Suffolk for a delightful dinner. It’s one thing to claim that the rooms in your country…
Walking the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye
After his aborted attempt to walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds Mark Bibby Jackson has more success on the Herefordshire Trail to Ross-on-Wye. One of the consequences of Covid and the…
Relaxing at The Runnymede On Thames
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Runnymede On Thames where he enjoys a delightful night’s rest on the hottest day of the year. There can be few places better to…
7 August Bank Holiday Festivals in the UK
Looking for some last minute August Bank Holiday festivals, here is our list of things to do over the long weekend in the UK from 27 to 29 August. August…
Relaxing at The Runnymede On Thames
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Runnymede On Thames where he enjoys a delightful night’s rest on the hottest day of the year. There can be few places better to…
The Gate Hotel : London Home from Home
James Clark checks out The Gate Hotel Aldgate East in the heart of the East End and discovers his new home. The Gate Hotel consisting of 189 luxury and urban…
YOTEL London Shoreditch Review
James Clark checks out YOTEL London Shoreditch in the heart of one of the capital’s liveliest neighbourhoods. Just over a year ago, I visited YOTEL London in Clerkenwell and was…
5 Reasons to Visit Brighton This Summer
The English seaside resort of Brighton is hugely popular – in 2018 it welcomed some 11 million visitors who made some 9.5 million day trips, according to Brighton and Hove…
Jack Absolute Flies Again Review
Julia Bright reviews Jack Absolute Flies Again at the National Theatre, a rollicking update on Sheridan’s The Rivals. There is no doubt, Jack Absolute Flies Again is a hit. It’s a…
Walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds and Louth
Mark Bibby Jackson goes walking in the Lincolnshire Wolds on the hottest day of the UK summer and finds sanctuary in Louth. “March or Die,” echoed through my ears as…
Turning Mindfullness On Its Head in Morzine
Morzine France is best known as a ski resort, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are plenty of eco and sustainable things to do in Morzine in summer. It…
Cultural Things to Do in Venice and Lake Como
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover the cultural things to do in Venice and Lake Como Italy, from the great art and history to the wonderful cuisine. From Naples in…
ABBA Voyage to the The Stratford Hotel
Eileen Wise goes back to a fantastic future with ABBA Voyage and a luxurious stay at modern The Stratford Hotel. What a journey! It’s taken more than five years to…
Hyatt House Manchester and Nearby Pubs
Mark Bibby Jackson casts aside all his prejudices to visit the city of Manchester and stay at the impressive Hyatt House Manchester. Ever since I came to Manchester as a…
The Roof Terrace at The Sloane Club
London Begins at 40 Food Critic, James Clark returns to Sloane Place to check out the rooms, The Roof Terrace at The Sloane Club, and brand-new British-Javanese menu. Sloane Place…
ABBA Voyage to the The Stratford Hotel
Eileen Wise goes back to a fantastic future with ABBA Voyage and a luxurious stay at modern The Stratford Hotel. What a journey! It’s taken more than five years to…
The Best Festivals In Europe This Summer
Planning your perfect summer getaway? Here are eight European summer festivals 2022 you shouldn’t miss. Wondering what to wear in the festival? In summer and festivals, the best outfit would…
5 Things to Do in Leicester: Richard III, Stilton and Pork Pies
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the varied things to do in Leicester, from discoverng a Car Park King, to eating pork pies and stilton. Ninety minutes is all it took for…
