Following The Summer Sun!

On a beautiful late summer day I decided to enjoy the River Thames by cycling along a path by its side, which offers beautiful scenery along much of its journey to the sea. I started my cycling tour in Twickenham, which is on the Thames Path. The route, mostly along the River Thames at its... Continue Reading →

Yerevan: Yes I Can!

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia situated between Europe and Asia. The city is fast becoming a major tourist destination thanks to its numerous landmarks, extensive nightlife, great museums and lovely parks.  The best way to immerse yourself in Armenian culture is to  do a walking tour. The city centre is, of course, the place to do... Continue Reading →

Saturday at the Saatchi

The Saatchi Gallery is a nice way to spend a Saturday out, enjoying beautiful modern art in central London. You can go there and enjoy the artwork absolutely for free. There are various artist exhibiting at the gallery; the current exhibition is called "Iconoclasts".  All of the artists are doing something different from the usual.... Continue Reading →

Tea Time Tate

I had another enjoyable time by the River Thames when I decided to visit the Tate Britain. The gallery has a stunning permanent collection and a changing programme of very interesting exhibitions which are well worthy of a visit. On the way there I passed these beautiful views of the river. The green glassed building... Continue Reading →

For Auld Lang Syne, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a great city which has a lot to offer. It's the Scottish capital. It is an elegant city with some Georgian building in the New Town (although not so 'new' any more as it is nearly three two hundred years old!), and  stunning medieval architecture. The Royal Mile is a beautiful stretch of... Continue Reading →

Schön Cologne

Cologne is a German city on the western stretch of the River Rhine. A landmark of high Gothic architecture set amid a reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The Cologne cathedral is about 160 meters high, and it is a reference point for... Continue Reading →

Double Delight

Cyprus is a beautiful country mostly know for it beaches. I visited the capital which is called Nicosia. It's a divided city. The south is Greek, and the north is Turkish. This city is often overlooked by tourists, who normally do a one day side trip from their beach resorts.   There are lots of... Continue Reading →

Searching for Athena

I was in Athens recently and was thinking what I could do in a day there. I came up with a very good itinerary idea. I woke up early and had breakfast. At first, the forecast was for rain all day, but I don't always believe in them and hoped for a sunny day.  ... Continue Reading →

Côte d’Azur

The beautiful city of Nice is on the French Riviera. It has an incredible sea front, and is very glamourous. It is an all year round destination. In winter, the light will be limpid, and the weather maybe warm enough to eat lunch outdoors.   The Promenade des Anglais is adorable, you could spend an entire... Continue Reading →

Ooh La La Lyon!

Lyon is a very relaxed but also magnificent French city. It is famous for its art and gastronomy. The architecture is diverse and charming, and, if you are interested in this,  you won't be disappointed by your visit. What struck me was the fact that I could walk around the old city very easily.  ... Continue Reading →

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