As a traveler, you have lots of options when it comes to flying. Too many options, some might say. And there is always the sneaking suspicion that the online travel agencies have some kind of hocus pocus to steer you down the wrong path. It is true that online travel agencies…
Relaxation
Lloret de Mar is your relaxed secret Spanish playground.
Thun, Switzerland. Many, many, many years ago, your editor was a part-time software consultant, and a part-time musician. As one benefit of the latter career, I was fortunate enough to tour Europe, making music over a number of separate tours. Even though I had been to the UK many, many times, the music…
Take some good shoes.
. . . it's really really where I'm going to. If you're a gamer, then do we have the holiday for you, and this is a win-win situation, for sure. Firstly, it's based in and centered around Brussels, Belgium, where the history looms large, the beer cannot be beaten, nor can the food.…
Here's another instalment of our ongoing Hey Presto parade of Webcams, worldwide. You may not be able to be there, but you can be there, if you know what we mean. Webcams provide a real-time connection to places, events, or situations that you might not be able to experience otherwise. This can create…
Here's another delightful bubbling under find (for most of us.) We scour the globe every day to find little known destinations for you. It was only recently when we discovered the Perhentian Islands. A visit to the Perhentian Islands is taking a step into a rare, exotic paradise, and the perfect place to…
Who would visit a pool in the UK? You, maybe?
In this day and age, where everything is digital, and there are billionaires on every corner (ho hum) how do you stand out? Sure, you can stake your claim on some of the AHDH sites such as TikTok, but those are fleeting. And, how can you actually be sure that this moment's latest…
Here is another example of your editor fooling around and ruining his SEO (search engine optimization) statistics, but I can't help myself. I run this site for pleasure, throwing in a little history, a smidgen of humour, and hopefully some enjoyment for you. I make a little money, but I do it for…
Guildford, Surrey, UK. Get your virtual walking shoes ready to explore this historic and still very lively place.
America has an abundance of things to see and do. But few are as mind-blowing and exciting as Yellowstone National Park. widely recognized as the world's first national park, established in 1872. Its historical significance, coupled with its natural wonders, makes it a destination that showcases both human and natural history. renowned for…
How fast is TGV? (TGVs – Trains à Grande Vitesse)? 300 km/h (186 mph!
... or how to beat the 90-day Brexit rule and live in France for six months a year. Your editor is British, although I don't live there at the moment. But, of all of the several places that I have lived, Britain is the place that I hold dearest. So, when…
In the words of Depeche Mode, "people are people, so why should it be that you and I should get along so awfully?" This song was written in 1984 and, sadly, it feels like we're living in Orwell's 1984 all over again. To us, anyway, the past couple of years has been a…
Jerusalem is a place that has been at the centre of so many events - many religious - that we don't feel like we need to delve into its history. It's on the news almost every day, and the more things change there, the more they remain the same. We've done a number…
Wherever you go in the USA, one thing is for certain. You can always count on California for a hip, welcoming and relaxed experience.
Another post about yet another place on this beautiful earth that may be bubbling under for you . . . and for others. Today, it's Anguilla. Anguilla is a small Caribbean island known for its stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches and warm hospitality. Here are several reasons why you should consider visiting. …
Hey presto! You’re now in Spain.
One thing that Europe doesn't lack is history. It's been around forever, it feels like. Actually, though, the history of Europe is traditionally divided into four time periods: prehistoric Europe (prior to about 800 BC), classical antiquity (800 BC to AD 500.) What is even more amazing than that, is that so…