Barcelona and Begur, Spain

April and Matt got married in Begur at the beginning of September, and invited Nicola and I to celebrate with them. Once we’d worked out where Begur was, we booked our flights and started planning a weekend away. Begur We arrived mid-afternoon in Begur, a small but pretty market town a couple of hours north of Barcelona. The first night of the wedding celebrations was … Continue reading Barcelona and Begur, Spain

Devon and Cornwall, England

A few months ago I bought a classic car. A 1974 MGB GT, to be exact. It’s blue, with chrome bumpers, wire wheels and a sunroof and I think it’s brilliant. The real question, however, is whether the MG would be brilliant enough to make it down to Cornwall on Friday, along steep coastal roads, and back to London in time for work on Monday morning. … Continue reading Devon and Cornwall, England

9 things not to miss in Kew Gardens, London

Officially the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this is one of the best places to visit in London, as well as being one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. But time is precious; what should you see when visiting for a day? 1. The Hive Go inside this incredible human beehive, with lights and sounds simulating the activities of bees in a real … Continue reading 9 things not to miss in Kew Gardens, London