To be honest, when Andy invited me and a few other travel bloggers to visit St. Albans last fall, I had no clue where it was and what to expect. I quickly did some research and learned that it’s a small town in Hertfordshire, about 30 kilometers north of London. I also discovered that St. [...]
Culinary delights in London
London is the cosmopolitan heart of England and visitors to the city will be overwhelmed with the fantastic array of eateries and styles of cuisine available to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you are staying in hotels or holiday apartments London will not be a disappointment to you. Celebrity chefs At present, there is [...]
Picture perfect Leeds
A guest post by Darren Cronian. The photos in this post are courtesy of My Life in Leeds. My favourite places to take photos in Leeds The diverse array of landmarks, including rural open spaces and impressive buildings, reflects both its industrial past and multicultural side of the city so it is a great city [...]
An inside look at London
A special guest post by Alex Johnson of World Reviewer. There is nothing more discouraging for me, as a traveler, than arriving at my destination to find rain, snow, bitter cold or maybe even all three. When the weather outside is frightful and all you have with you are the thin layers that fit in [...]
A Mini Cooper tour of London
It’s an inspiring story: two blokes start chatting in the hallway while waiting for a job interview. They’re both recent graduates, jobless, and there are several hundred applicants for the job vacancy. They soon realise that not only are their chances of landing the job slim, but that they would probably hate the job. They [...]
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: St. Albans
What: Waffle with lamb and green pesto Where: Waffle House, St. Albans , England Note: Not to be confused with the Waffle House chain in the USA, the Waffle House in St. Albans is a local institution. Famous throughout the United Kingdom, the Waffle House in St. Albans is housed in a 16th century watermill [...]
The spectacular Guy Fawkes fireworks show in St. Albans
Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated throughout the United Kingdom on or around 5th November and commemorates the foiled attempt to assassinate King James I. Every year, the Brits celebrate Guy Fawkes night with bonfires and fireworks; it really is a fun evening for everyone. On my recent blog trip to St. Albans, I had the [...]
Experiencing St. Albans
St. Albans is a city in the county of Hertfordshire, about 30 kilometers north of London. Known for its markets and stunning cathedral, St. Albans can trace its history back to Roman times when it was called Verulamium. I’ll be spending the next few days in St. Albans on a blog trip organised by my [...]
A walk through London’s Theatreland
A guest post by Paul Joseph, a London-based author and writer. Paul has written for national magazines and websites, and helps to run a blog on London theatre. If there’s a city in the world made for walking, it’s London. Teeming with history and splendour, every corner turned presents a vestige of the past, often [...]
velvet visits ‘Qype’
Qype is Europe’s largest site for user-generated reviews and recommendations of places, events and experiences. With over 250,000 members and more than 1 million public reviews covering more than 15,000 European towns and cities, Qype is an incredible resource for travellers to the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Qype London I’ve visited Qype on various [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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