“Day 3 in London -Immersing Ourselves in Art” continues by leaving “Here East’ and the World Press Photographic Exhibition behind and heading back to the bus stop to jump back on the 388 bus towards Stratford City Bus Station. From here it is just a five minute walk to the underground where we pick upContinue reading “Frameless: A New Era of Artistic Immersion”
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Day 3 in London -Immersing Ourselves in Art
Having been up with the lark yesterday we decided to take things a bit slower today and with pre-bought tickets set off to visit two completely different art exhibitions that were on in the capital. We began our journey by catching the 277 bus just outside the hotel towards Kingsland. Alighting at Stop N onContinue reading “Day 3 in London -Immersing Ourselves in Art”
Discovering Tranquillity in Barbados’ Hidden Garden Paradises
With its warm tropical climate there are many different places open to the public where you can fill your soul with peace, tranquillity and beautiful flora. My two favourite gardens on the island are Andromeda Gardens and Hunte’s Gardens. Both have been developed over a number of years by individuals who fell in love withContinue reading “Discovering Tranquillity in Barbados’ Hidden Garden Paradises”
Are We Losing The Christmas Spirit?
As part of a recent trip to Essex to catch up with relatives before Christmas we spent time exploring the London Christmas Markets -see previous post: https://amidlifeadventure.org/2024/12/15/exploring-the-christmas-markets-in-london/Whilst in London we also took time out to catch the Christmas lights in Carnaby Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street. Christmas Lights:I hadn’t been to London to doContinue reading “Are We Losing The Christmas Spirit?”
Holidays versus Travelling -Part 2
I have already written a post outlining our thoughts on taking a holiday versus going travelling https://amidlifeadventure.org/2023/03/03/adventure-holidays-versus-travelling/and to be honest didn’t really imagine back then I would be writing a part two but here I am sat on a sofa in an apartment in Crete doing just that! 2024 has been a tough year forContinue reading “Holidays versus Travelling -Part 2”
The Cotswolds -Stroud Hometown Glory
Whilst trying my best to stay cheerful through another miserable English Winter I have continued to revisit local towns that would feature on most tourists’ list when in the Cotswolds. Swapping my viewpoint from one of being a local to that of a visitor, it’s interesting how differently you view what you often see asContinue reading “The Cotswolds -Stroud Hometown Glory”
Christmas Shopping in Olde Worlde Lille
We visited Lille back in April of this year whilst doing a three month tour, by rail, of Western Europe and vowed to return -See my previous post “My New Friend Lille”.So here we are, having caught the Eurostar direct from London St Pancras into Lille Europe. Our hotel is within walking distance of theContinue reading “Christmas Shopping in Olde Worlde Lille”
A Midlife Adventure 