Hopping off the air conditioned Spanish metro at station Catalunya and journeying up the escalators you will be greeted with the hustle and bustle of the lively city Barcelona, directly in front of you is the tree lined, commercial Ramblas Street. This district is highly touristic with all your holiday gimmicks, from restaurants to souvenir... Continue Reading →
Three years ago, I ventured alone half way across our planet to one of the world's most precious, majestic and fascinating regions, namely the Amazon rain-forest. I had only ever read about the Amazon in textbooks or seen it on the television. To enter the complex, ever changing haven of diverse life was an overwhelming experience I will... Continue Reading →
When going on holiday with your hard earned cash you really want to get the best exchange rates and lowest transaction fees as possible to make your money stretch. Why lose a bunch of money to your bank when its not necessary? Here are some top tips on how to save the pennies and get the most... Continue Reading →
Cycling along the tranquil, tree lined, fairly flat, Leeds to Liverpool canal provides a perfect ride for casual bikers as well as the more serious. It stretches for 127 miles linking Leeds and Liverpool. The great thing about this cycle route, is that there are no cars present, not too many pedestrians and a majestic... Continue Reading →
Cautiously stepping on the locally distinctive grey stepping stones placed in a perfectly straight line across the picturesque river Wharf you can hear the water currents swirl around the stones beneath your feet. Peering up you will see the dramatic ruins of Bolton Abbey - a priory founded in the early 12th century. It's grand... Continue Reading →
On returning from your eye opening, life changing and character affirming world adventure, why does it feel like you never even left? It seems hard to remember details of what you did, how you felt whilst exploring and your carefree mentality. It is a pretty normal response to get back from your world tour and slip back... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcTZvNLL0-w This fascinating documentary is about proposed Mars exploration projects and the ultimate colonisiaion of humans on Mars. Dr Robert Zubrin has passionately fought throughout his career for Mars to be studied, explored and eventually lived on. He claims that mankind is a species which can, should and will travel through space. The documentary outlines the way in which... Continue Reading →
Whatever the weather a walk in the park is the ideal way to escape from the busy, hectic and fast paced city, that is London. Grab a pair of old trainers, a warm coat and explore some peaceful greenery. Depending on where you are there are lots of parks dotted around. Here are my favourites:... Continue Reading →
Do you fancy getting away from the busy, polluted and manic city of London but can’t face journeying across the pond? If the answer is yes look no further. With a week-end, entire week or a few days to spare, a great option is staying in the delightful Norfolk. Depending on where you are travelling... Continue Reading →
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 →
We are going on a bear hunt 