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Caen – France
Posted on 20 August, 2019 | No CommentsNeil Hennessy-Vass discovers an often overlooked part of France rich in culture, history and good food and less than an hour’s flight away The echo chamber of today’s society loves... -
The Long and Fascinating Heritage of Charleston, South Carolina
Posted on 2 August, 2019 | No CommentsLiz Gill is impressed with the sheer cultural diversity of this historic city Any European who smugly thinks America is too young to have any history comparable to that of... -
Arnhem: The 75th Anniversary
Posted on 9 July, 2019 | No CommentsNeil Hennessy-Vass goes to see the preparations being made to commemorate a key battle in World War II 75 years ago this September the skies of Arnhem were peppered with... -
Luxury cruising downstream from Cambodia to Vietnam
Posted on 29 June, 2019 | No CommentsBeverley Watts joined the elegant Tonle Pandaw for the Original Mekong Cruise with Jules Verne Reaching the city of Kampong Cham in south-eastern Cambodia, with its beautiful French colonial buildings,... -
Amiens in France
Posted on 15 June, 2019 | No CommentsLiz Gill tours on an eco-friendly boat around the area, which has a rich history, a sombre past and a strong literary connection Anyone saddened by not being able to... -
War Gardens – A journey through conflict in search of calm
Posted on 3 June, 2019 | No CommentsPatricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this fascinating book by Lalage Snow If anything proves the value of gardens this book does. We lucky gardeners living in peaceful places are subliminally aware that... -
News from Flanders
Posted on 8 November, 2018 | No CommentsGreen and leafy Flanders is beginning to turn distinctly Autumnal, as the cooler weather brings a vibrant red and orange flush to foliage in the region With the festive season... -
A wealth of things to see and do just over the Channel
Posted on 24 October, 2018 | No CommentsWith ferries no longer running from the UK to Boulogne the town tends to be overlooked by visitors arriving at Calais. But it is only half an hour down the... -
Le Tour de France: History & Culture
Posted on 6 July, 2018 | No CommentsCombine your love of competitive sports with visiting places of historic interest, here are some suggestions Recommended stage: #9 – Arras Citadelle > Roubaix Summary: For cycling fans with an... -
The Nazi Occupation of Guernsey and Alderney, Channel Islands
Posted on 4 July, 2018 | No CommentsDuring WW2, the Channel Islands were occupied by the Germans, the only British territory under Nazi rule. The recent film ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ based on...