Cycling around any busy city can seem a bit daunting at first. Taxi drivers will cut in-front of you with no warning, huge double-decker buses will stop before you forcing you into the middle of the road, while reckless city folk, who always seem to be in a rush speed past you, skimming the hairs on... Continue Reading →
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?
Notre dam is an iconic must see, its first stone was put down in 1163 and 170 years later its structure was complete. If visiting during the day the crowds can be overwhelming. To enter is free but brace yourself for a long queue outside. This said, it goes pretty fast as time flies admiring... Continue Reading →
A walk in Paris
Fresh, juicy, ripe fruits, vitamin packed vegetables, exquisite sea food, delicious fish and mouth watering cuts of meat are sold at the colourful market on rue de Poncelet (near Ternes metro station). Opening at 8am and shutting at 8pm you can pop by when ever suits. They sell just about everything imaginable. Test out their... Continue Reading →
7 things to do in Leeds on your weekend
Shop after shop after shop. From Michael Kors to Primark the only shop that is missing is John Lewis - but have no fear there is one coming soon. Not just any one but a huge, gigantic John Lewis is on its way to Leeds. Enjoy roaming around Leeds town, shopping in the high street... Continue Reading →
The oxymoron that is the London tube
While, some individuals call the tube an underground sewer, it can be a thrilling spot to people watch, walk fast and get into the swing of London living. Seeing all the commuters stare at their smart phones which do not even work underground, will make you giggle and revel in the fact that you have... Continue Reading →
Fly away, lets fly, lets fly away
My flight with Icelandic air was pretty uneventful. Well apart from my name being announced on speaker to the entire J F Kennedy airport. I was asked to report to the main desk. My heart leapt, I could not deal with any more flight issues. I sped over to find out that a couple of... Continue Reading →