Category Archives: Travel
European city tours on slavery and colonialism
Trevor Griffiths, socialist playwright who embraced television to ‘transcend classes’ – obituary
Griffiths: Felt stage plays preached to the converted and ‘wasn’t interested in talking to 38 university graduates in a cellar in Soho’ – Jimmy James/ANL/Shutterstock Stage and television playwright Trevor Griffiths, who has died aged 88, was one of the most original, intelligent and controversial representatives of socialism in post-war British theatre. A key figure… Read More »
How to visit Bratislava, Europe’s fascinating, forgotten crossroads?
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is located in the southwesternmost part of the country – AMKOPhotography As I lounged in the Carlton Hotel’s Mirror Bar, taking a sip of the strong local liqueur Borovicka, I was struck by a sudden wave of booze. deja vu This is very strange because this is my first time… Read More »
If I drove I’d miss so much
What will Saudi-run Heathrow mean for passengers?
A Saudi-backed consortium could further increase its stake in Heathrow and give it majority control – Getty Newcastle Football Club, Independent newspaper, Rocco Forte Hotels, Selfridges, Aston Martin cars and now Heathrow Airport. Saudi Arabia is investing tens of billions of pounds in the UK and plans to invest tens of billions more. A consortium… Read More »
The best things to do in Barcelona for free
Visiting the sunny Ciutadella park is one of the best free things to do in Barcelona – 2017©Luis Castañeda/Luis Castaneda Inc. There is so much you can explore for free in Barcelona. Start by entering a secret courtyard in the Old Town to explore Roman ruins, and then head to Parc de la Ciutadella to… Read More »
How to spend a fascinating weekend in Barcelona?
A weekend in Barcelona is home to interesting architecture and exciting restaurants – This content is copyrighted./Neale Clark Barcelona combines the most charming aspects of Mediterranean cities (a relaxed pace, endless months of sunshine, unrivaled cuisine) with the cultural and design clout of almost every city in the cold north. The patchwork of architectural styles… Read More »
The best rainy day activities for the Easter holidays in the UK
Camera Obscura and the World of Illusion will entertain children for hours in Edinburgh The Easter holiday continues across the country and with it comes the constant problem of what to do with the kids when the weather turns bad. If the forecast loses out on adventures in the great outdoors, it’s worth checking out… Read More »
Scotland’s happiest city finally triumphs in glory
Fascinating new Perth Museum sits alongside the city’s other cultural treasures – Greg Holmes “The Stone of Destiny is not a destination, but the beginning of a new journey for the city,” smiles Xander McDade, Perth’s dynamic 30-year-old lord deputy, as he greets me on the opening day of the sparkling new Perth Museum. The… Read More »