The Moulin Rouge first opened its doors on October 6, 1889. Its aim was to become the 'palace of the dance and women' and to show a cabaret 'more luxurious, bigger and more elegant' than those that went before it. Today, in the run up to its 125th birthday, it attracts 630,000 spectators a year. In the past century, its stage has seen many … [Read more...]
My Earliest Travel Inspiration: Caravan Holidays
Ask your friends and I'll bet very few of them have chosen to tow a mobile home behind their vehicle in favour of the modern comforts of a hotel suite. But if it wasn't for caravanning, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Our family were devout members of the Caravan Club for many years and I spent the entire six weeks of every summer holiday (bar … [Read more...]
London south bank: a farewell to remember
Last weekend was a sad occasion. With me about to leave for South America, it was the last chance I'd get to see the dad for at least the next eight months. So, with it being father's day too, we decided to make it special and to see the London south bank from a tourist's perspective. In three leisurely days, we crammed in a lot of activities and … [Read more...]
Pueblo Ingles: Volunteering to Teach Languages in Spain
I never expected to find myself straddling a Portuguese man and screaming ‘Take me now’ in front of an audience of 50 people, but that’s exactly what happened when I volunteered with Pueblo Inglés – an English language programme that takes place at a selection of remote and very scenic locations throughout Spain. I’d ‘volunteered’ (or at least … [Read more...]
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