SAME Forum – House Of Commons
I had the pleasure of attending another SAME Forum session, hosted at the House of Commons by friend and chairman Khalid Nadeem, who kindly invited me. As you enter the House of Commons, you come through St Stephen’s Hall, which is incredibly impressive and has some...
How to have a happier life
Happiness is the highest form of wealth and living life in a way that is conducive to happiness can be relatively simple. I can certainly vouch for the fact that these ten steps have worked wonders for me in terms of improving my overall happiness in life – so...
South Island – New Zealand
New Zealand has been on my travel list for as long as I can remember and the incredible natural scenery that I’ve heard so many people waxing lyrical about was the main pull factor for me. I can definitely say now that the scenery really is as amazing as envisaged....
Harrogate – UK
Situated in the heart of Yorkshire, Harrogate is a little gem that offers all of the makings of a wonderful day out. Because of its modest size, you can make your way around most of what it has to offer in a day, without having to rush.Royal Pump Museum No trip to...
Beer in Belgium
Antwerp If you love beautiful architecture, Antwerp is a place that you should consider putting on your travel list. Located not too far from Brussels, Antwerp has a sumptuous Baroque style, meaning there are gorgeous sights to admire (and photograph) at every...
York – UK
The walled city of York has been on my travel list for too long and thankfully I was recently lucky enough to visit it. York was just as wonderful as I’d hoped it would be. Read on to discover it for yourself. York Minster York is a picturesque place and what better...
Across Scotland
One of the best ways to explore Scotland is via a road trip - which is exactly what we did. Over the course of a week, we travelled from place to place to get an insight into what the country has to offer. From its rich history, stunning castles and delicious...
Across Poland
Wieliczka Salt Mine During my travels in Poland, what was undoubtedly the standout highlight of the trip was visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Its thee-kilometres of winding corridors take you 135-meters down below ground level. There are 20 chambers to explore, the...
Bath – UK
I am certainly not alone in considering Bath to be one of my favourite UK cities. The picture-perfect spa city is characterised by its limestone architecture, quaint tea rooms and of course its Roman-built baths. It’s a destination that I used to visit frequently,...
Flying to Wales
Impromptu days out are always fun, especially when there’s the freedom to fly anywhere in the country. Paul happens to have a pilot’s licence and as the weather was splendid, it was decided that a day out in Wales was on the cards. We flew out on a charter plane from...
Lausanne – Switzerland
Located just a stone's throw from the Swiss capital of Geneva, the city of Lausanne is a wonderful destination to discover. Lausanne has all the makings of an incredible city. Expect breathtaking scenery, including a stunning backdrop of towering Alps dusted with snow...
Boulogne – France
I was recently invited to Boulogne in France to visit the Nausicaa Centre, one of Europe’s largest aquariums. Nausicaa is home to over 30,000 animals from 1,000 species, so there was plenty to see. In celebration of Taste Week, Nausicaa was highlighting its ‘Mr...