Although the museums and historical sites in the Italian city of Florence are closed at the moment, you can still explore many of them – as long as you have internet access. Even when you’re self-isolating, social-distancing or unable to travel, you can enjoy and learn about the marvellous exhibits, architecture and collections of these […]
Coronavirus: How to help others when you can’t leave home
The most important thing for all of us to do now to stop the spread of coronavirus is to stay at home. Here’s the official advice from the NHS explaining that in detail. COVID-19 testing I’ve actually been at home and keeping away from people as much as possible since the start of March, when […]
Free foreign language worksheets
It’s great to connect with people from different cultures – and I’ve found that learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. I studied languages throughout my education, and I continue to try to learn key words and phrases when I travel to places where I don’t know the language. I’ve […]
How to explore London’s top art galleries from home
London’s art galleries are currently closed but, as long as you have internet access, you can still explore them. So if you’re self-isolating, social distancing or in quarantine, wherever you are in the world, here’s how you can enjoy London’s amazing and beautiful art collections. Dulwich Picture Gallery Dulwich Picture Gallery was founded in 1811 […]
How to explore London’s top museums from home
Although London’s world-class museums are closed at the moment, that doesn’t mean that you can’t explore them – as long as you have internet access. Even when you’re self-isolating, social distancing or not able to travel, you can still enjoy and learn about the marvellous exhibits and collections of the following top museums. British Library […]
Jane Austen tour: the places where she lived and wrote
Jane Austen is one of England’s best-known authors. Her six novels are still widely-read today, more than 200 years after her death at the age of 41. Her second novel, Pride and Prejudice, has never been out of print, and it’s sold more than 200 million copies worldwide since its publication in 1813. If you’d like to […]
17 places to find the world of Harry Potter in London
London is a wonderful destination to visit if you’re a Harry Potter fan. There are many, many places across the city which J.K. Rowling either used as inspiration for or mentioned in her celebrated book series, and/or which were used as locations for the subsequent films. Here are 17 of the best places to go if […]
Things to do in London with kids: March
March in London is as busy as ever – and, as always, it’s a great place for a family day out. With Mother’s Day and a host of other festivals and events, there’s a lot happening in the capital. Each month I publish a round-up of some of the best things on offer in London […]
Review: The Gonville Hotel, Cambridge
Following on from my post about a things to see and do in Cambridge (read it here – What to see and do in Cambridge: 2-day itinerary) I wanted to write a separate post about the excellent boutique hotel that we stayed at in Cambridge: The Gonville Hotel. Where to stay in Cambridge: The Gonville […]
Things to do in London with kids: February
London’s a great place for a family day out at any time of year. This month, as ever, there are loads of fun things happening in the capital, plus spring’s nearly here, the kids have a week’s half-term holiday and it’s Pancake Day. Marvellous. Here’s my pick of the excellent things to do in London […]
