Plas Newydd House, Anglesey
Plas Newydd is an attractive Grade 1 listed house and garden positioned on the banks of the Menai Strait in Anglesey, Wales. It’s a great place to head for fantastic views of the boats and bridges on the Strait, but … Continue readingPlas Newydd House, Anglesey
Steep Hill, Lincoln
Steep Hill in Lincoln, England is exactly as it sounds – a steep hill. The street name comes from long ago when it was simply a description of the cobbled road. It has remained largely unchanged for decades and is … Continue readingSteep Hill, Lincoln
Alvor
Alvor is an attractive holiday resort on the Algarve in Portugal. Although thousands of holidaymakers flock to the hotels here each year, it still retains the charm of the small fishing village it once was with cobbled streets and historic … Continue readingAlvor
Como Brunate Funicular
The Funicolare Como-Brunate is a historic funicular railway which connects the city of Como with the village of Brunate in Italy. It’s a popular way to enjoy scenic views of Como and on hot days, the air is cooler on … Continue readingComo Brunate Funicular
Old Town Kissimmee
Old Town is a shopping and entertainment complex on an 18 acre site alongside Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida. It’s styled like a town from America’s past with tree-lined pedestrian walkways and old-fashioned stores to visit. There are also a … Continue readingOld Town Kissimmee
Welsh Highland Railway
The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK’s longest heritage line, operating narrow-gauge services from Caernarfon to Porthmadog. This 25 mile route has stunning scenery and several stops along the way. We boarded at Caernarfon with the castle in the background. … Continue readingWelsh Highland Railway
Norbury Old Manor, Ashbourne
Norbury Old Manor near Ashbourne in England is a 14th century medieval home which is rich in original features. Many of these have survived because a new hall was added on to the front when the Fitzherbert family needed more … Continue readingNorbury Old Manor, Ashbourne
Galata Tower, Istanbul
Galata Tower in the Turkish capital of Istanbul offers superb views over the city day and night. It’s a great way to get a feel for where everything is and we chose to head up the tower at dusk to … Continue readingGalata Tower, Istanbul
Belton House, Grantham
Belton House is a pretty stately home in Lincolnshire, England with superb gardens and parkland. It’s seen an increase in visitors since it was used for filming as the home of Queen Charlotte in the Netflix TV series. There’s lots … Continue readingBelton House, Grantham
Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como
This beautiful villa was the home of a cardinal and a wealthy explorer amongst others and it enjoys a fantastic position on the edge of Lake Como. In more recent times it’s been used as a significant filming location in … Continue readingVilla del Balbianello, Lake Como