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West Country wanderer

West Country wanderer

I must say that I have always had a soft spot for the West Country and in particular the counties of Devon and Cornwall – I’m sure many of you will share my affections. I’m also very lucky that I live ...
Europe’s best cities for cycling

Europe’s best cities for cycling

There are few finer ways to explore a new city than wheeling through the winding streets pushed forward by pedal power. Cycling is an environmentally-friendly and fun way to pack all the sights and ex ...
Salford Quays – A trip into the future

Salford Quays – A trip into the future

Travelling up very busy motorways to what the Prime Minister hopes will become part of his “Northern Powerhouse” scheme, I wondered how many more vehicles can use our already overstretched ...
5 reasons to visit Florence

5 reasons to visit Florence

Where travel to Italy is concerned there are a lot of specific destinations that tend to capture people’s imaginations. Rome is arguably the most historically fascinating city in the world, and ...