Why? Brooklyn, New York is a great place to visit. I was pleasantly surprised when I awoke after my very late arrival. Where I stayed is really easy to get around and find local places to eat. Now I know…
Chattri Memorial – South Downs
Chattri Memorial on the South Downs a place worth visiting. It was a glorious Sunday! Really a perfect sunny day and I finally got myself organised, so I thought. For years, I had been planning and wanting to go to…
Burgh Island – Jewel of Devon
This is a special birthday year, so I decided I’d tick something off my bucket list of places to go – Burgh Island. As you’ve seen from my previous 2 posts on Torquay (check them out here 1 & 2),…
Yoga and Wellness Retreats in Brighton
Yoga and Wellness Retreats in Brighton Not surprising, but it’s the lady of the website who is the specialist in this area. So, I’m going to share some of the wonderful places I’ve discovered in and around Brighton and Hove,…
Torquay Take 2 – Murder, Mayhem and Christie on the English Riviera
I know I’ve said this before, but I love Agatha Christie! I’m currently reading through all the books she wrote. This last September found me back in Torquay – summer home of Agatha and back at the much expanded festival…
Top 5 Dream Destinations of Every Traveler in India
We have our 1st Guest Author Yashika Bhatia – who lives in India and has written this blog for ‘Bridge the Travel Gap’ Edited by Debbie Bridge India is not only a vast country but also a beautiful land to visit.…
Lost in Beijing
OK, I admit it – I wasn’t prepared enough for Beijing, China. I’ve been to lots of places where I don’t speak or read the language – great travel adventures. One such event was where I drove or tried to…
Tian-Jin Temple – An Oasis in Burnaby
As per usual whenever I go someplace I try to find something off the beaten track. Especially when I know the place I’m in well. As I come from Vancouver, I did some searching while I was staying in Burnaby…
Vancouver – 1 Week, 4 Cities, Cribbage and Costco
I’ve landed back in my home town of Greater Vancouver. It’s been a good 3 years since I’ve spent much time here, but I’m here for 6 months. Why? So, why I’m in Vancouver – because I hope to work…
Tea in Brighton – Bluebird Tea
Tea Heaven I love tea! Love it, love it, love it! When I found there was a tea tasting in Brighton, I went. It’s listed in the Brighton Fringe Festival which runs in May. You can tea taste all year…