The Museum of London Docklands, in a grade 1 listed converted Georgian sugar warehouse in West India Quay tells the story of the port, river and city. In doing so it focusses on trade, migration and commerce in London. Executions Alongside its permanent displays, Executions, the museum's current exhibition, (to 16 April 2023) explores the capital's...

The Llwybrau Cerdded (Mawddwy) Walking Paths are in Dinas Mawddwy, an unspoilt area between Machynlleth and Dolgellau. They comprise eight, waymarked, circular walking routes, ranging from one-and-a-half to 12 miles, covering a total distance of 46 miles. The paths have been developed by Cwmni Nod Glas Cyf, a social enterprise of volunteers. The ar...

Setting sail for two weeks on the Viking Jupiter on a Bergen, Norway to Stockholm, Sweden route​ This past summer I accepted an invitation from Viking Cruises to go on a two-week Scandinavian cruise. At first, I almost said no, as I really am a big fan of their small ship river cruises and thought I might want to that again. That being said, I bega...

The fog was so thick over the pass at Ullswater we could only drive at a crawl. It was early last May and we were leaving left England's Lake District, where we had been staying, and setting out for our road trip around Scotland. It was not a good start but once clear of the fells the fog cleared and we were able to speed up. We took the M6 motorwa...

Kentisbury Grange Estate in North Devon is located on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. The property has created new packages for guests including tours across Exmoor in a Land Rover, a distillery tour and a honey experience. The Estate has a range of accommodation from classic rooms, individual cottage suites and luxury self-catering lodges. T...

Hattvika Lodge is located in Ballstad on the small island of Vestvågøya in Norway's Lofoten archipelago. It offers accommodation in restored fishermen's cottages overlooking the harbour, together with newly-built, freestanding hotel rooms set on the hillside with mountains behind. Privately-owned by the same family for six generations, Hattvika Lod...