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Music or Noise?

At the end of our short break in Marseille, my daughter and I booked what we thought would be a peaceful meal at the rooftop restaurant at Mucem, where we […]

Murder, Mystery and a Beautiful Sunset

Stunning scenery, good food, a big wheel with views and delectable cream teas aren’t the only attractions on the English Riviera.  Torquay is currently hosting the International Agatha Christie Festival […]

Which Way to Steeple Bumpstead?

We have some great place names in England.  The best ones normally belong to villages or towns that are steeped in history.  In the case of Steeple Bumpstead in Essex, Bumstead or Bumsted […]