Yep, some authors speak to me again and again; Ray Bradbury is one such writer; I love his outlook on the world! We live in a wonderful world – even in our own back gardens there is so much to see and to wonder at – if we expand that to our town, our country, ... Read more »
Although I’ve not been up on the London Eye for many years, I went on it a few times in the months just after it opened and was captivated by the views of London. Surprisingly, for someone who doesn’t like heights, I was totally fine in the Eye, probably because there’s no wobbliness at all, ... Read more »
What style of travel makes you happy? For me it’s travelling in reasonable comfort, staying in a great location for the destination, good weather (between 15 and 25 C – I don’t like it too hot) and plenty to see and do and learn and experience. I am happiest when travelling with Pete, though I ... Read more »
It’s easy to become an armchair traveller, living vicariously through books and magazines, through the wonders of film and television, and yes, the joy of looking at maps. For some, there is good reason that such activities replace the act of travel – perhaps poor health doesn’t allow them to travel, or maybe they have ... Read more »
It’s kind of comforting to know that we are still travelling today for some of the same things as were popular in the time of Saint Augustine, who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries CE. While we love city breaks and cultural travel, Pete and I also enjoy experiencing the natural landscapes (and seascapes) ... Read more »
The Brahmanas are a collection of ancient Hindu theological texts. They incorporate Hindu myths and legends, explanations and instructions about Vedic mantras and rituals, and commentaries of a more philosophical nature. Veda is the Sanskrit word for Knowledge, and the Vedic texts are the focus of religious instruction and study. There are different schools of ... Read more »
I think there is a lot of truth to the idea that one of the most common drivers towards the urge to seek out adventure and excitement is the monotony of everyday life. Of course, that’s not to say that everyday life must always be monotonous… but a recognition of how easy it is for ... Read more »
One of the reasons I write Kavey Eats is because I love to record and to share my memories; memories of food and travel with all the little details that delighted me at the time, and of course, lots and lots of photographs. It’s no surprise that we notice so much more when we are ... Read more »
London has been shaped by so many architects over the centuries. One of the foremost of the modern era is Lord Norman Foster; he and partners within his architectural firm have designed so many iconic buildings, not just in London but across the UK and all around the world. Indeed, I didn’t even realise until ... Read more »
I asked in a previous week’s Travel Quote whether there’s a big overlap between those who love to travel and explore, and those who enjoy reading (or watching) science fiction. Taking joy in imagining places you haven’t been, what life might be like there, seems to me the common theme of both. Ray Bradbury was ... Read more »
The Place of Onions, in old Lille. After last night’s rainstorm the intense sticky heat has broken and today is cool, breezy, fresh… I love it! A drop of… [more]
We went to Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire at The Void this morning, an amazing VR experience where we got to be Rebel Alliance members going undercover as… [more]