It's hard NOT to find a street without a Pub, Inn or Bar in England... Life revolved and still does, around Pubs and it's English Ale that is the main "tipple"
Category: * UNITED KINGDOM
London Town… where the going gets tough and the tough get going
London is one of the most diverse cities in the world... it was founded by the Romans in 47AD and due to this there is constantly old ruins found when building new sites What I know and love about london through my experience is that there is no specific "Londoner", its a bit like … Continue reading London Town… where the going gets tough and the tough get going
To my Friends in London ๐
Its about the people, no matter which part of the world they are in... an impression is always left
* Video * ~ Cotswolds & Cheltenham
A 1 min and 32 sec compilation of some video snippets from around the Cotswolds including Cheltenham ๐ค (There is another quick video of just Bourton on the Water in this blog post https://thewanderingpassport.net/2018/05/28/bourton-on-the-water/)
* Video * Cotswolds finale
Summing up my stay in the Cotswolds, this is a compilation of all the places visited including Cheltenham ~ Swindon ~ Bibury ~ Lower Slaughter ~ Upper slaughter ~ Broadway ~ Snowshill
The Tube in my eyes…
These drawings I sketched while living in London and all of them were done while traveling on the all impressive Tube (I ended up making new friends with a few people looking over my shoulder, bored) basically these characters have been influenced by real people and scenarios that I encountered in my day to day … Continue reading The Tube in my eyes…
Accomodation ~ Bourton on the Water
Chestnuts Bed & Breakfast ~ someones actual home, I felt like I was staying at my Nonna's home ๐
Coffee… My life source
Coffee makes the world a better place ๐
Cheltenhem
Cheltenham has been a health and holiday spa town resort since the discovery of mineral springs here in 1716
Haunted Tailors Pub in Cheltenham
How does the owner continue living above this pub if she knows its haunted... THAT is the question
Books I’m reading along the way…
Reading found and done along the way. Found at charity stores or random places and swapped with others while traveling...
Cotswolds Day Tours ~ I recommend : “Cotswolds Guided Tours”
I highly recommend Richard & Lucy from "Cotswolds Guided Tours" https://www.cotswoldsguidedtours.co.uk/book-online A small family run business, they have a few tours to choose from which you can see on their website, gotta get in quick because they guys are booked out a few months ahead I wanted to see as much of Cotwolds as I … Continue reading Cotswolds Day Tours ~ I recommend : “Cotswolds Guided Tours”
Wandering ~ Bourton on the Water
* Video * A cute little town nestled on the banks of the River Windrush with many stone bridges and traditional stone houses...
Mr. Bean’s Ill fated 3 wheeled car actually exists!? ๐ฑ๐
The Reliant Regal is the 3 wheeled car that appears in Mr. Bean episodes and Mr Bean seems to always do something bad to it either knowingly or unknowingly, hilarious! I actually thought it was a made up car but it actually exists! I just saw this today in stow-on-the-wold ๐คจ
Wandering ~ Stow on the Wold
A quintessential Cotswolds market town full of history and charm!
Now THIS is an English Breakfast!
Moreton in Marsh, Swan Inn The Swan Inn has been amazing, breakfast included... I think I prefer this over the hostel for some reason ๐ Loved this traditional English breakfast! I tried the blood sausage, it's ok but it's just the thought of what it is... It's basically sausages made from blood (could be cow, … Continue reading Now THIS is an English Breakfast!
Getting to the Cotswolds …
A side trip out of London to the quiet village life of the Cotswolds... Tip #1 If you know what dates you are going to travel, book your ticket in advance! I booked mine around 2 month before on the "Train" app when in Aus and I got my ticket for ยฃ12, im on the … Continue reading Getting to the Cotswolds …
Wandering ~ Moreton in Marsh
1 hour 40 mins ~ Train from London Early book ticket - off peak 12 pounds I fell in love with this small village as soon as took a step onto the High St, its cute and quaint and I feel like I stepped into a "Midsommer Murder" episode (which I watch and love, one … Continue reading Wandering ~ Moreton in Marsh
Hostel living ~ London city centre (you curious?)
I wanted to show you around my dorm room... See below for a quick video... Accommodation is different around the world.. obviously... But when staying in London in any type of place, unless it's a chain hotel, or a 4-5 star, I wouldn't expect much... And after living here for 2 years, I have come … Continue reading Hostel living ~ London city centre (you curious?)
Wandering ~ London Streets with history
Walking around the streets of London I must seem like such a tourist looking around in awe! No matter how many times you walk the streets you will ALWAYS find something new or different! I used to live here in 2008-2010 and did the same everyday back then... I explore every nook and cranny and … Continue reading Wandering ~ London Streets with history
The Royal Wedding
I happen to be in london the same time as Prince Harrys wedding and its all about the wedding here! Everyone loves them! Wedding... wedding you watching the wedding? Its cute... in a way... This is nuts! (But sweet) Im at a pub and there are 2 young guys sitting on my table and they … Continue reading The Royal Wedding
“Mind The Gap!” ~ The veins of London
I LOVE London! and one of the main things I love is the amazing Underground or "The Tube" with its 402km winding network of tracks It carries 1.3 billion people a year ๐ฑ amazing! and was opened in 1863 and continuously being added to with the aim of moving as many ppl around as possible … Continue reading “Mind The Gap!” ~ The veins of London
Accommodation – London – Premier Inn
Getting there Premier Inn is located at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4. Cheap and great if you have an early flight you could stay here the night before. If you arrive in any of the other terminals, there is a free train between all terminals which you can catch easily between terminals - around every 6mins … Continue reading Accommodation – London – Premier Inn
