Cheeseburn – Art and the Great Outdoors
Cheeseburn is a remarkable sculpture garden which showcases art by contemporary artists in the great outdoors.
Wemyss Bay – Britain’s Most Beautiful Railway Station?
Wemyss Bay Station is arguably Britain’s prettiest railway station.
Daugavpils: Mark Rothko’s Birthplace and Latvia’s Fortress
Daugavpils is Latvia’s second city and is world famous as the birthplace of American painter Mark Rothko. It also boasts a stunning star shaped fortress and a dark Jewish history.
The ‘Stinky’ Gas Light Tour: Tyneside’s ‘Fart’ Lamps
They were nicknamed ‘fart lamps’ in Edwardian times and caused quite a stink in their day. The gas sewer lamps of North Tyneside were unusual engineering wonders.
Belarus – Europe’s Heart of Darkness
Belarus lies at the heart of Europe so it’s surprising that few tourists venture across its borders or know much about this former Soviet country. This week Belarus was propelled into the global spotlight following a controversial election which many felt was rigged, sparking mass protests. President Alexander […]
Starlight Castle – Northumberland’s Ruined Folly
Starlight Castle is an intriguing name. It sounds like a Romantic castle or a Gothic house perched high on a hill in a novel by Mary Shelley or Bram Stoker. But what’s the story behind this mysterious castle not far from where I live in North East England? […]
Tourism in The Lake District: Life After Lockdown
Having a holiday or weekend break is something we’ve all taken for granted over the last few years. But the travel industry changed beyond recognition in the blink of an eyelid when the Covid-19 pandemic struck . The world of travel is now a very different place to […]
Wish You Were Here: The Holiday Postcard
Does anyone send holiday postcards any more? One of my old holiday rituals was to pick the perfect postcards for friends and loved ones. For years, I even held a competition with my friend Dave to see who could send the tackiest! Today, social media is king, and […]
Latvia’s Cold War Bunker: Lockdown Underground
Latvia isn’t the first place you associate with the Cold War, but a secret Bunker deep in its countryside holds surprising Soviet secrets. Once upon a time, Latvia was on the frontline of the Cold War. This Baltic country has always stood on the fault lines of history, from […]
Biosphere 2: Isolated Living in Arizona
With many of us living under ‘lockdown’ and stuck in our homes due to the Coronavirus, I’ve been wondering what it would be like to live in isolation for a long period. The nearest I’ve come to that experience was a trip to Biosphere 2 near Tucson, Arizona […]
Tammy Tour Guide 