Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkneys. After our first night in Kirwall, we decided to discover this town the following morning. Kirkwall is a bustling, busy town, but it’s one with a historic centre full of character. Officially a Royal Burgh since 1486, Kirkwall’s name comes from the Norse ‘Kirkjuvagr’, meaning ‘Church on the Bay’,ContinueContinue reading “the Orkneys”
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Orkney
After 13 years of living in the UK, I decided with my husband to spend a few days on the Orkney Islands, which are based in the north of Scotland. I did not know much about their history, but a good friend a few years ago told me they were worth visiting for the historyContinueContinue reading “Orkney”
My honeymoon
Where could I go for my beautiful honeymoon with the man I love? When I was working as a travel agent in Italy, I organised several trips to exotic places around the world or to famous cities like Paris, New York, Sydney, and Roma. But in the last five months, I started to work forContinueContinue reading “My honeymoon”
Amazon author
After four years of uncertainty, the author decided to publish their novel using Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing. They appreciated its accessibility and fast publication process, which allows aspiring writers to share their work without high costs. The author shared insights on format requirements, tools for editing, and promotional options available.
Airbnb
Last year when i bought my new flat in North East of England , i decided to join Airbnb to rent one of my bedrooms . I have used airbnb as a guest for several years while traveling around the world , and never had a problem , so i thought to rent one of my bedroom was aContinueContinue reading “Airbnb”
Livorno
Visiting Villa Mimbelli , Livorno Too often when the tourists arrive to Livorno they spend their hours walking along the boring streets of the city centre or trying to take the first ferry towards Sardinia or Corsica . But Livorno can show a beautiful piece of history if you are ready to walk along the canals of aContinueContinue reading “Livorno”
narrow boat
Laura Bernardeschi Nelson’s book exposes the stark realities of living on a narrowboat in London, contrasting the romanticized canal life often depicted in media. She highlights challenges such as safety concerns, high costs, isolation among continuous cruisers, and physical demands. Ultimately, the lifestyle may not be as idyllic or affordable as perceived.
Nortumbria
The author reflects on their move from Bristol to Newcastle and the newfound interest in northern England post-Covid. They recommend visiting the Farne Islands, known for diverse wildlife, advising on transportation and excursion options. Following the island trip, they suggest exploring Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle, highlighting Northumberland’s natural beauty.
Tynemouth
The author reflects on their move to Newcastle after living in London and Bristol for over a decade. They describe exploring the rich history and beauty of Tynemouth, just a short journey from the city. Their day included visiting landmarks, a local market, and enjoying the coastline, marking the beginning of a new adventure.
Durham
I had my first holiday in Newcastle last September after ten years living in uk. I come from Italy but I have always lived in the south east or south west of the island discovering London , Bristol ,Bath , Somerset , Wiltshire , North Devon and Cornwall and all the surrounding areas thanks to my hikings. But this yearContinueContinue reading “Durham”