England Things to see and do Travel Articles

London, England – February 2001

Although romance traditionally conjures up images of Paris or Rome, London can also offer idyllic settings for romance this Valentine’s Day. Here are my top ten recommendations for finding romance this February. South Bank – a walk along Good starting points include Westminster, Waterloo, Embankment, Blackfriars, Tower Hill and London Bridge tube stations. A walkway [...]

London, England – December 2000

Sponsored bySt. Christophers Inn In the shopping rush before Christmas, visitors swamp London. If you are one of the brave (or senseless) who will fight the Oxford street crowds this December, here are some other Christmas activities that will give you a rest from the mayhem. Lights Many streets and squares around London are now [...]

London, England – September 2000

Many people come to London with the idea that they must see all the big museums and tourist attractions, but this overlooks London’s charm. The buildings and squares are interesting and diverse, making exploring fun and interesting because the scene always changes. The best option is to pick an area and wander aimlessly. You will [...]

Chester-le-Street, North of England

England v W.Indies @ Durham County Cricket GroundSaturday July 15th, 2000 Background to Durham County Cricket Club Only 10 year ago Durham County Cricket club were accepted into the folds of 1st Class County Cricket, the first team for many a decade to be allowed to join the old boys club. A purpose built ground [...]

London, England – July 2000

British Television: a sight not to be missed Speaking as a North American, I was quite surprised when I moved to the UK and became a couch potato on this side of the Atlantic. It turns out British television is not the sophisticated programming PBS would have us all believe. To be fair, there are [...]

London, England – June 2000

I apologise for leading everyone into thinking all that rain would stop in May – it did for about 10 days, but has been back in full force ever since. I can’t remember the last day without rain, I’m going insane. I swear English kindergartners must answer ‘grey’ when asked “What colour is the sky?” [...]

Peterborough, England – March 2000

Everything changes? Whilst I’ve been off in cosmic exploration south of the equator, changes have been amidst. Evidently some things about my hometown appear to have stayed the same; it’s still cold in the seemingly everlasting winter, the cathedral is still standing and buses still insist on turning up 3 at a time when you’ve [...]

Newcastle, England – March 2000

It’s Not So ‘Grim Up North’ Returning to one’s home town after several years absence brings you to a strange position – somewhere between familiarity and foreign. Experiences of other cities, countries and cultures gives you the opportunity to notice things that were previously unappreciated. With this in mind, I took to the streets of [...]

East Sussex – A Quick Overview

The county of ‘sunny’ (in English terms) East Sussex can be found a short 45mile (70km) drive south of London. The area that I have grown up in and lived in for much of my life has much to offer to visitors as well as some less attractive tacky features as well. Brighton The most [...]

London, England – September 1999

Fall is on its way, the tourists are thinning, and life is returning to normal as football has started again. Sadly enough, if August is any indication, pack your parkas for September. After a beautiful July, August has brought an early reappearance of my duvet and winter socks. On the bright side, weather here is [...]