Nestled in the serene landscape of Potomac, Maryland, Glenstone Museum stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of art, architecture, and nature. With its diverse collection of artworks, breathtaking wildflower trails, and seamless integration…
While Seattle is known for misty, cool winters, there is plenty to do indoors when the weather is damp. One of my favorite ways to spend time in Seattle is to take in a concert,…
The Sculpture Park at Farnham, Surrey, is the perfect place to go if you want to see art in a beautiful natural setting. Hidden amongst ten acres of woodland, waterfalls, streams and leafy trails there are…
The galloping chalk white horse on Cheriton Hill in Folkestone is the first thing people see if they enter the UK through the Channel Tunnel. The horse overlooks the terminal and sits on the very…
I fell in love with Firenze, or as we say, Florence, for a reason I can’t quite put my finger on. Was it the Renaissance art and beautiful architecture within the ancient walls? Could it…
A highlight of all my travels is often coming away with art, fabrics and jewellery that remind me of the destination. Travellers coming to East Africa are spoilt for choice on the vibrant fabrics and…
If you have ever visited the sea front of Cleveleys on the Fylde Coast, you may have seen numerous art installations on the promenade and down on the beach. Some of them are more obvious…
I’ve always loved Margate. It’s got lovely sandy beaches and a great shopping area. It’s great fun for a day out with the children or just to have a walk along the seafront. Margate is…
The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculpture, is based in Falkirk, Scotland. Standing at 30m high the two horse head sculptures rise high in the sky and dominate the local landscape. I have seen so…
On a wet August Bank Holiday Sunday in the English Lake District (I know it’s hard to believe) we took the chance to visit a house we’d been meaning to visit for years – Blackwell…
One minute you are in the Durham Dales, Teesdale and the historic small market town of Barnard Castle. Turn a corner and through the gates, and you are faced with a grand and large building….
Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – sits off the toe of Italy and is home to 5 million proud Sicilians. It positively drips with history; with Greek temples, Roman aqueducts, Norman cathedrals and Arab Kasbahs dotted throughout the arid landscape. Palermo,…
