Packing toiletries can be one of the most difficult things when you go away. They can add a lot of bulk and you often need as much of them for one night as 3 or more. Here are my hints and tips that I have honed over the years: Collect sample sizes. These can be just one use size for a overnight trip when traveling light is important. Collect samples from magazines or that shops give away - a lot of mine have come from free gifts given when you buy a product or two during a promotion. ... continue reading...
Doha: The Highs and Lows
Recently, we went to Doha, Qatar on holiday. Doha is often used as a place to change aeroplanes and there's a lot of business travel, but what does it have to offer a tourist. The Highs Stunning buildings - there are lots of skyscrapers. They look spectacular in the daytime, but many are lit up at night too. A feeling of safety. I felt very safe there, probably more than in my home city. Crime rates are low. Lots of investment going on in visitor attractions and improved ... continue reading...
Going To A Ball Game (Spring Training In Florida)
A truly American day out is to go see a ball game. Baseball is obviously a big deal in the states and is quite a social occasion too. A good way to see a ball game though is to catch a Spring Training match in Florida early in the year. This gives you a chance to see a game at low cost before the season gets going and you can see teams play each other that would rarely compete against each other normally. If baseball is new to you or it's a while since you last saw a game, I'd recommend ... continue reading...
Getting To River Cottage HQ By Train
I recently traveled to River Cottage HQ by train and I thought I'd share my experience about the practicalities of it. The previous time I'd visited I'd come by car and there is a large car park at the top of the site. From the car park you are ferried down in a rather bumpy trailer pulled by a tractor. The nearest train station is Axminster. I got a train to Exeter St.Davids and changed onto a London Waterloo bound train which stopped at Axminster. There is a taxi rank outside the station, ... continue reading...
Kerrington House, B&B, Axminster
The other week I booked myself a room at the Kerrington House, B&B in Axminster as I was attending an event at River Cottage HQ, which is a short taxi drive away (£12). I arrived in Axminster by train and it is only a 5 minute walk to Kerrington House (walk to the end of the road out of the station, turn right, walk to the end of this road, turn right and the hotel is a little way along on the left hand side). I booked online via a booking website and paid up front. The only downside of ... continue reading...