All Things U.K.
Hopping a ferry is a way of life in the water world of Falmouth Cornwall. The rivers Fal and Hal empty into a vast estuary that drains to the sea on the east coast of Cornwall. Falmouth’s deep harbor has…
Are you a tea drinker? I am. A strong cup of black tea has been my morning and afternoon lift for years. In America, I’m in the minority, most folks here are coffee hounds. As I planned a 30-day tour…
It’s a landscape of fields, livestock, farm buildings, and woodlands. Narrow country lanes are held in place by hedgerows and stone walls. Beyond the centuries-old barriers are farms and fields. The earth is golden with late summer grain, or green…
County Limerick is best known for its humorous verse, toe-tapping music and rich history. It’s also known as the home of Foynes…the world’s only flying boat museum and the home of Irish coffee. In fact, Irish coffee was created at…
The History of Afternoon Tea According to some sources, the tradition of Afternoon Tea started in London in the early 1840s. It is often attributed to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford who requested a pot of tea and snack…
Nestled in a quiet street less than a two minute walk from the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden station in London, is Inamo Restaurant, a pan-Asian styled eatery. Inamo Restaurant Simple and colourful lighting provide style to the three…
Eating London Offers Up British Food Served with a Side of History My East End culinary walking tour more than lived up to my expectations. Eating London tour guide Emily, and trainee Mattie, brought more than food to the table.…
Afternoon Tea is a must for me on any London visit. It doesn’t matter if it is a cliché, it is popular for good reason. I am always on the lookout for someplace new to try. The Lancaster London provided…
My goal during my stay at The Arch London was to explore the little known London, on foot wherever possible. The Arch, located in the Great Cumberland residential neighborhood, is an ideal home for three days of seeing London on…
