Puerto Banus

You could easily imagine that this designer town on the Costa del Sol, Spain was once a traditional fishing village, but it was actually man made as a tourist destination. It’s now become known as the hangout for the rich … Continue readingPuerto Banus

Marbella Old Town

Marbella, on Spain’s Costa del Sol, has long been a busy tourist destination for sun and fun seekers, but it’s beautiful old town still retains the character and history of long ago. All you need to do to enjoy it, … Continue readingMarbella Old Town

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle is a historic stately home in Derbyshire, England operated by English Heritage. It’s significant as one of the former homes of the Cavendish family. Today, visitors get to see both a preserved central keep and a collection of … Continue readingBolsover Castle

Bodleian Libraries

The Bodleian Library complex is a huge and historic research library in Oxford. It is actually a collection of separate libraries used by all the Oxford colleges that make up the famous university here. For us, the joy of the … Continue readingBodleian Libraries

Ilam Park

Nestled on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border in the English Peak District, is the pretty village of Ilam with a former stately home at its heart. The house is now a Youth Hostel which you can stay in, but the surrounding formal … Continue readingIlam Park

Twycross Zoo

This friendly zoo in Leicestershire, England is a conservation site which has been operating for many years. It originally focussed on primates and apes and famously was home to the PG Tips chimpanzees. These days it has something for everyone. … Continue readingTwycross Zoo