MY TRAVEL DIARY
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A Stop at Stonehenge
Some people come to England from overseas to see this iconic landmark, and yet in all my 28 years of living here, today marked my first ever visit to the mighty Stonehenge. As written on Wikipedia, the stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age Read more
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A Little Jaunt Around Southern England
Here I was at the beginning of the year, contemplating travel post-brexit. Who would ever have known back then that this would be the least of my issues? So far this year Covid has claimed Costa Rica, Africa and Portugal from me, and while I know I should probably just be grateful for mine and Read more
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Haworth, West Yorkshire
Haworth, an English village I hadn’t even heard of until visiting yesterday, but that holds an immense legacy in the literary world. Haworth is a village of steep cobbled streets, sleepy stone cottages, an abundance of witty signage and most importantly, a strong, feminist presence – which makes sense considering this unremarkable little spot of Read more
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Prague Day 4
It’s roughly 5am and I’m woken with a start. Bang! Bang! A whistling wind soars and screeches, whipping through the room. Bang, bang. The glass bedroom door is still banging against the glass wall its attached to, a dangerous game. I slip out of bed and wrestle with the now open balcony door to get Read more
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Prague Day 3
First on day 3’s agenda was crossing the river for a visit to Prague Castle – and finally, we actually got the tram successfully. Third time’s a charm, right? Prague Castle surprised me, having more free areas than I expected, with expansive paid-for areas too. There are a number of packages to choose from, and Read more
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Prague Day 2
Day 2 in Prague started out with waking to dazzling sunlight and clear skies – the perfect backdrop for a new day of adventures. Beginning in a museum that actually caught and retained my low attention span, we were transported into a world of wonderment. The Illusions Art Museum is rather inconspicuous if you’re not Read more
Victoria's Voyage 