United Kingdom
The UNESCO World Heritage of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
The first thing I noticed when I turned into the grand drive of Blenheim Palace was a woman (or should I say a lady?) in
8th May 2020
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Bahrain
The Dilmun Civilisation: Archaeological Sites of Bahrain
Bahrain might be a modern oil state, but it is also home to one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The Dilmun kingdom flourished
27th March 2020
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Bahrain
Along the Pearling Path: Discovering Muharraq, Bahrain
The classic view of Bahrain is the distinctive buildings and soaring skyscrapers of Manama. But the nearby town of Muharraq is full of narrow streets
20th March 2020
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United Kingdom
What to See and Do in Bath, UK: A World Heritage Site
Many tourists only spend a day, or even just a few hours, in Bath. But there is much more than you could see in a
19th February 2020
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United Kingdom
Exploring Maritime Greenwich, A World Heritage Site
Just eight miles from central London, Greenwich is the ideal place for a day trip. There is so much to see that you could easily
13th February 2020
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Turkey
At the Topkapi Palace Harem in Istanbul: How the Sultan’s Women Lived
The surroundings were stunning. Sumptuous Ottoman architecture, Moorish arches, and Iznik tile mosaics. I was at the Topkapi Palace Harem in Istanbul, where the Sultan
10th January 2020
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United Kingdom
The Old Royal Naval College Greenwich: Baroque Architecture and a Painted Hall
One of the many pleasures of a visit to Greenwich is the architecture. If you arrive by boat, or from the other side of the
26th December 2019
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