Valentines Mansion is a beautiful country house and gardens in the heart of Ilford, more than 300 years old. The house was built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband, the Archbishop of Canterbury. At that time the new brick house stood in open countryside, several miles [...]
In the Mayor of London website, one can find a section with Virtual Tours of London, which I think is a very good idea! There’s a virtual tour of many of the main attractions and interesting sites in London.
I have been asked by a friend of mine visiting London which are the main parks in London. I suggested the website of the Royal Parks in London, which I believe is a good reference point. It includes information about the main parks in London, as well as events and activities which are being organised. [...]
The O2 Arena is situated in Greenwich, London. The O2 is a large entertainment district including an indoor arena, a music club, a cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas and bars and restaurants, built within a large dome-shaped building (formerly the Millennium Dome), on the Greenwich peninsula in south-east London, UK.
The arena at The O2 truly [...]
For 2,000 years, Turkey’s Mediterranean coast was the hub of the known world. For the next 1,500, it faded into obscurity, its startlingly beautiful coast inhabited only by goats and fishermen. Today, it is experiencing a huge and rapid revival as one of the great tourist centres of the world, offering a compulsive mix [...]
Before choosing a holiday destination, it is a good idea to research and plan in advance. When researching, it is a good idea to take note of recommendations from previous visitors, as well as recommendations by travel experts.
Today I came across the Lonely Planet Bluelist. Bluelist 2008 is Lonely Planet’s take on the world’s hottest [...]
Earlier this year, London was voted as the world’s capital. And in my opinion it truly is the world’s capital! I must admit that it is my favourite city up to now. I can never get enough of visiting London. So many places to visit, things to see and do..you’re never bored in London! From [...]
As part of this travelling blog, I will be posting information related to various cities, including tips on places to visit, information about landmarks, musems, what to do and other relevant interesting information. There are so many interesing cities around the world, that one is spoilt for choice for where to visit and what do [...]