Tag: Travel

20 Hours in Manchester

Just back from another quick visit to Manchester – lots of reasons to celebrate being back in a city we love to visit.

Changing planes in Paris. Four hours to fill. Listen to a book. Take a walk. Visit an art gallery. Go window shopping. Time’s up!

Re-reading a book that was first published in 1996 – and wallowing in nostalgia for early travels and London-living.

In celebration of Melbourne – the perfect backdrop to a wonderful trip. Holiday highlights part 1.

The joy, love, colour, light, illusion and reflection of the wonderful artist Yayoi Kasuma

Lots of memories as I watch a dot on a screen – tracking progress as we fly to Australia

Attempting to solve the packing puzzle and preparing to travel light.

Flying home into the peak of Storm Darragh – landing in 50 mile an hour winds not as tricky as getting the train home to Stoke!

Exploring once the work day was done – running, art exhibitions, craft markets and making the most of being by the water.

There’s something special about winter days in the Lake District – quieter, calmer, but just as beautiful.