I am a serious Agatha Christie fan, and many of my travel bucket list items relate to her books or her own travels. For a number of years my ultimate travel dream has been to cruise the Nile on the Steam Ship Sudan, inspired by one of her most famous books, Death on the Nile. We decided ...
A WET WEATHER GUIDE TO THE LAKE DISTRICT
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”Alfred Wainwright No matter what the great Alfred Wainwright says, there are just some days you don’t want to be out on the hills in the wet and cold. Indeed, if my marriage ever breaks down, I am absolutely confident it will have ...
LITERARY LONDON – A LOCAL’S GUIDE
London has been the setting for many famous novels, but also the inspiration for numerous writers, poets and playwrights. For anyone who loves reading, London is full of fascinating literary sights and experiences. This guide is in no way exhaustive - there are just so many places in London with ...
A LITERARY GUIDE TO OXFORD
From Philip Pullman to CS Lewis, and JRR Tolkien to Colin Dexter and Evelyn Waugh, the city of dreaming spires has such distinguished literary pedigree that this should probably be a whole series rather than just a single guide! This is therefore more a guide to my favourite spots, rather than a ...