Category: History
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Stockholm, Sweden, Day 1: 010126 A snowy New Year in the Old Town
From bustling markets to cosy eateries, Stockholm’s Gamla Stan offers a winter escape with rich history and modern charm.
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Northern Ireland, day 4, 230925: From Titanic History to Simply Red
We started our day in Belfast with breakfast at The Wolff Grill in the Titanic Hotel. The restaurant is named after Gustav Wolff, co-founder of Harland & Wolff, the legendary shipbuilders behind the RMS Titanic. It overlooks the slipways where the ship was launched in 1911, which makes sitting down for your morning coffee feel…
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Northern Ireland, day 3, 220925: 24 Hours in Belfast: History, Heritage & Hospitality
Belfast is a city where history isn’t just remembered — it’s lived. From the shipyards that launched the Titanic to the cobbled lanes of the Cathedral Quarter, every corner tells a story. Here’s how we spent 24 hours in Northern Ireland’s capital, balancing heritage, great food, and a lively night out. Morning: From Bushmills to…
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Northern Ireland , day 2, 210925: Rainbows, Guinness, and a Story from the Cliffs
The day began with the kind of hotel breakfast you could happily linger over for hours. I started with natural yogurt, granola, and fruit compote, followed by a cheese and mushroom omelette so large that I couldn’t finish it. Not a bad start for a day of exploring Northern Ireland’s legendary Causeway Coast. Cancelled plans…
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Northern Ireland, day 1, 200925: A Day of Trails, Tastes & Tales: From Cave Hill to Bushmills
We drove off the Stena Line ferry at about 7am, the morning still fresh and quiet. We were relaxed after our smooth overnight crossing from Liverpool, but with the day ahead of us, we headed straight for our first adventure: Cave Hill Trail, just outside Belfast. Morning on Cave Hill The walk was about 4.33…
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Copenhagen, day 3, 250825
A day of towers, trials and terminal sprints The morning began in the most civilised way possible: breakfast in the hotel. We took our time over orange juice, water and ginger shots, and a good choice of breakfast, fully aware that the day ahead would be anything but leisurely. After checking out, we left our…
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Copenhagen, day 2, 240825: A Day Wandering Through Copenhagen’s Heart
We started the morning at 71 Nyhavn Hotel, where breakfast felt more like a Scandinavian tasting board than a simple start to the day. There were flaky pastries, breads, tangy pickles, cheeses and cold cuts — plus eggs, juices, and all the coffee and tea you could want. Fuel enough to keep even the most…
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Copenhagen, day 1, 230825
Very Early Start, A Very Danish Day The alarm went off at the unsociable hour of 4:00 a.m., dragging us from sleep in anticipation of an early flight from Humberside to Amsterdam, with a connection on to Copenhagen. We got ready, still half asleep, grabbed a quick cuppa in the hotel breakfast area, and made…
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Gozo, day 5, 270625
After feeling well and truly medicined by the wine pairings that accompanied our 7 course blind tasting menu at Legligin the night before, the last thing we thought we’d be doing was catching a fast ferry to Gozo. After having a cuppa in our hotel room, we skipped breakfast and headed to the fast ferry…
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Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Marsaxlokk and Birgu, Malta, day 4, 260625
Day 4 and we had planned a bit of culture by visiting some ancient temples in Malta, which I learned about whilst doing research for this trip. Dated around 3600BC, they were built before Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. They are located on the southern coast of Malta, near the village of Qrendi. It’s…
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