Over the years, the City Adventurers have met many fascinating authors and creators. Sometimes at book launches, sometimes at exhibitions or literary events, and occasionally in the most unexpected places….. Often the most memorable people we meet on our adventures are not part of the itinerary. During our recent trip to Japan, we found ourselves … More Meeting Carl Radford
This week Time Out posed the question “Want a fun city break without the overwhelming crowds?” If you answered “yes”, they suggested you visit Derby! Why Derby? The City Adventurers visited in 2022 and did not find it particularly lively. However, it appears Derby has undergone a major cultural glow-up, shifting from a sleepy stopover … More One of the UK’s most overlooked staycation destinations?
The City adventurers have been travelling a lot in the last few months….. And travelling means we need to eat out a lot too. So if you need some inspiration for places to eat, check out where we have been recently. (Click the links for Instagram reels) Start with a good breakfast Well that was … More Food Glorious Food
I read an article about travel trends in 2026 by Madeline Fuerstenberg for Group Tour Magazine. Although it was aimed at an American audience, the same could be true for the UK. Firstly, the travel trade have started to notice that groups are becoming smaller. This is something I’ve been saying for years. It seems my vision … More TRAVEL TRENDS 2026
Walking up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the direction of the Castle, it is easy to miss the National Trust for Scotland property called Gladstone’s Land. This interesting Edinburgh tenement now houses an artisan ice cream shop on the ground floor and the museum on the upper floors. The City Adventurers stopped off for a visit during their … More Why Gladstone’s Land is a Royal Mile Must-See
Before the late 16th century, London’s theater scene was a nomadic one. Actors performed wherever they could—inn courtyards, college halls, and private homes. That changed in 1576 when James Burbage and John Brayne built “The Theatre” in Shoreditch, London’s first purpose-built playhouse. By the 1580s, a rising star named William Shakespeare had joined the resident … More From Midnight Heists to Masterpieces: The Birth of The Globe
We’ve all seen the photos: a sea of selfie sticks at the Trevi Fountain or a queue of hundreds waiting to summit Everest. This is overtourism, a phenomenon where the sheer volume of visitors negatively impacts the quality of life for locals and the quality of the experience for travelers. Why is our world feeling … More Beyond the Bucket List: Navigating the Era of Overtourism
St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’. On our trip to see the Houses of Parliament, The City Adventurers stopped off at St Margaret’s, which is free of charge to visit. We even … More St Margaret’s Church, the parish church of the House of Commons
The City Adventurers stepped into horticultural history at Myddleton House Gardens. Located in Enfield, North London, Myddelton House Gardens offers a rich tapestry of horticultural heritage. This unique site was once the cherished residence of the influential botanist and plantsman E.A. Bowles, and the gardens today serve as a vibrant, living tribute to his exceptional passion … More Myddleton House Gardens
As we approached the imposing Tudor gatehouse, we noticed the clock with only one hand. This feature wasn’t a mistake. It has only one hand as that was all the estate workers needed to know the hour. Underneath the clock is the motto of the family that have owned the Hall for generations. “Sans Dieu … More Ingatestone Hall