Noooo. It's Butlins! We're all about fun. And we're all about history. Put them together and the fun never stops. There was a period in history where more and more families were seeing more and more money in their bank accounts. This also aligns with them having more children who…
Europe
We're not trying to make you go, oh no, no no. But, if love is in your heart for almost everything, we have something here that is nothing but wonderful. Imagine watching a crumbled mess of a building almost be
miraculously transformed into a place anyone would want to stay in, let alone…
For many of us, religion is not a big thing in our lives. We might reference it during the holidays, or where other instances suggest we do, but this is kind of rare. But what about Nuns in this day and age? Religious people become nuns as a way to dedicate their entire lives…
For those of us who follow this and actually care about the planet and what we leave our families and children, based on current research, development, and industry goals, we are on a path toward having aircraft that don't destroy the atmosphere, but it will be a gradual process rather than a sudden switch. …
This may come as a shock to you (not!) but Spain ranks highly in global popularity, being the world's second-most visited country for tourism and the fourth-best country to live in as an expat according to the 2024 Expat Insider survey. Additionally, it holds a strong position in various country rankings, such as being #4 in cultural influence…
Moldovan-run villages Based on an analysis of the socio-economic situation in Moldova, the phrase "Moldovan-run villages" can be interpreted as referring to the typical rural villages that make up the vast majority of the country's territory. These communities are the heart of Moldovan culture, but they also face significant challenges.
On the plus side,…
So . . . .you've got to please yourself. Le Corbusier, like most artists, was simultaneously a prophet and a pariah of sorts of the architectural world, a figure whose influence was as immense as the controversy he inspired. He was admired for his revolutionary vision of a new, functionalist architecture and criticized for his…
George Harrison's home in the London area was Friar Park, a neo-Gothic mansion in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, which he purchased in 1970 and lived in until his death. While not in central London, Henley is in the wider London area. He also lived in his childhood home at 12 Arnold Grove in Liverpool and later owned Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire, which…
This could be your foot in the door, or your escape out the window of sorts. Plus, it's a very civil place to be in this rather fraught day and age. Even better, when you inform your chums, the bragging rights will shoot through the roof. Longyearbyen is the northernmost city in…
We won't spend too much time complaining about the current state of world affairs, courtesy of a specific buffoon, but it's not getting any better and, in our opinion, he needs to GO and soon. We're from Europe and Europe has a lot at stake. So it only makes sense the the European…
“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.” In winding my way through the process of writing content for our site, it usually appears either in an almost dreamy, fully-formed shape, or it's something that I find myself scratching my head for hours just to try…
Is this typical European efficiency or someone's idea of a joke. Or both? The Netherlands and Belgium share a 450 km border, which is notable for its complexity, particularly in the town of Baarle. This border is part of the Schengen Area, meaning there are no regular passport checks. The border's intricacies stem from historical treaties and land swaps, resulting…
What makes Monaco such an exhilarating experience? Is it the wealth, or the history or even the views. It's all of that and more. But when you want to scale the height of heights and you can't quite find your way into the exalted gambling dens, lush restaurants and the sheer aroma of…
It's not enough that cats already think they own the world, and that includes you, human minion. How dare you think otherwise? So, probably the last thing that the cat world needs is a Cat Museum, but who can resist? So, of course, someone has come along and created just that. …
Strange how music can - in 180 degrees - completely reorient what you're doing at the time. The good thing, we guess, is that the music is - if you're lucky - something that transports you to another place entirely than the place where you are. Of course, other music does quite the…
The pull of the Danube River is indeed a powerful mix of romance and history, stemming from its unique role as a cultural artery that has shaped the heart of Central and Eastern Europe for millennia. Its appeal is rooted in a combination of its grand scale, its physical beauty, and its function as a…
Nope. Not a typo. This is not about flying buttresses, even though they are super-cool on their own. No, this is about an average British chap simply doing his job and then, all of a sudden, hey presto! He's a hero. The driver who 'jumped' his bus over the Tower Bridge…
We're back on our never-ending sojourn about why leaving the car behind is such a good idea. There are numerous statistics from government and research bodies that show why trains and buses are often a much better choice than driving a car, particularly in terms of safety, environmental impact, and cost. Here are a…
Who here doesn't love technology? Who doesn't love science fiction. Same. And who doesn't love London? If that's you, then you've come to the right post. Ever-inquisitive Japanese traveler, Kuga gets around. A lot We've featured him before. His videos are always a laugh and, even more, they're useful.…
We can't help it. If it's rail, we're there. Those of you who have stuck with us over the years know what we're talking about: rail travel. Do a search and you'll find dozens of posts here about this most intelligent mode of travel. A few years back, we featured…