There are some things that humans have made in the name of science that are just amazing. One example is Biosphere 2 for climate change and space…… Read more “Eden Project, UK – The Eighth Wonder of the World”
Category: Europe
McCaig’s Tower, Oban, Scotland – The Scottish Amphitheatre
Located in the Scottish Highlands, the port city of Oban is the gateway to the Hebrides. McCaig’s Tower stands tall on Battery Hill overlooking the city and…… Read more “McCaig’s Tower, Oban, Scotland – The Scottish Amphitheatre”
Pen y Fan, Wales – At the head of the Valleys
In the centre of Wales lies Brecon Beacons National Park, which contains a mountain range of the same name (Brecon Beacons). One of these mountains is Pen…… Read more “Pen y Fan, Wales – At the head of the Valleys”
Vienna Wine Hiking Day (Wiener Weinwandertag)
Although you wouldn’t necessarily associate Vienna with wine (or “Wein” and “Wien” in German), it is amazing how much wine this part of Austria produces. As a…… Read more “Vienna Wine Hiking Day (Wiener Weinwandertag)”
Arduaine Garden, Scotland – A slice of the world
Just south of Oban lies the Sound of Jura. Overlooking the Sound is Arduaine Garden, which contains plants from around the world. Established in 1898, it was…… Read more “Arduaine Garden, Scotland – A slice of the world”
Ardchattan Priory, Scotland – A garden of contemplation
Ardchattan Priory sits approximately 10 miles/16 kilometres outside the port city of Oban in Scotland. Its history dates back to its founding in 1230. A view of…… Read more “Ardchattan Priory, Scotland – A garden of contemplation”
Bridge Over The Atlantic, Scotland – Clachan Bridge to the Island of Seil
Just south of Oban in Scotland lies a bridge built in 1792. Connecting the Island of Seil to mainland Scotland, the bridge is known as Clachan Bridge.…… Read more “Bridge Over The Atlantic, Scotland – Clachan Bridge to the Island of Seil”
Falkirk Kelpies, Scotland – A tribute to Scotland and strong horses
Situated between the towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth in Scotland, the Kelpies are an art installation by Andy Scott, an artist of renown famous for his other…… Read more “Falkirk Kelpies, Scotland – A tribute to Scotland and strong horses”
Rest and Be Thankful – Scotland A83
In 1753 there had been a recent Jacobite rebellion; General Wade had the task of subjugating Scotland. One of the many things they built were roads to…… Read more “Rest and Be Thankful – Scotland A83”
Tintinhull Gardens, England – Weekend Paradise
Set amongst the rolling farmland of Somerset, TIntinhull is a house/gardens combination; it sits in the tiny village of the same name. To visit the house you…… Read more “Tintinhull Gardens, England – Weekend Paradise”
Zurich – General Information
Zurich, the city My adventures so far in the Canton of Zurich have been confined only to the city of Zurich, which is the largest city in…… Read more “Zurich – General Information”
Austria – General Information
My first experience in Austria was moving there as part of my Master’s programme. I had to go to two different foreign universities as part of my…… Read more “Austria – General Information”
Asturias – General Information
I have only visited Asturias once so far but it was amazing. My previous adventures in Spain were either when I had lived in Barcelona or in…… Read more “Asturias – General Information”
Aragon – General Information
Moving farther inland, Aragon is an interesting place with lots of varying topography: lots of valleys and mountains farther south but flatter areas in central and northern…… Read more “Aragon – General Information”
Andalucia – General Information
Andalucia is an amazing place. Located in Southern Spain, the province of Andalucia contains some of Spain’s best-known cities, including Granada, Málaga, Seville and Cádiz. The adventures…… Read more “Andalucia – General Information”