The Art of Packing Light or Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us You cannot move for articles telling you to pack lighter. And they are not entirely wrong. But most of them seem to have been written by someone travelling alone with a capsule wardrobe, no health conditions, and a pair of … More The Art of Packing Light (Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us)
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
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
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
Sunken Secrets and Underwater Treasures: A Journey with David Gibbins The City Adventurers recently dove into the mysteries of the deep during an enthralling talk at the London Archives. World-renowned maritime archaeologist and bestselling author David Gibbins shared insights from his latest non-fiction book, A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks. With over four decades of experience excavating … More A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks
Discover the Rich History of Lymington at St Barbe Museum. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful market town of Lymington is the St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery. This award-winning museum tells the vibrant history and culture of the New Forest coast with exhibits that bring Lymington and the surrounding area’s rich past to … More St Barbe Museum
The City Adventurers made a trip to the Chelsea Christmas Illuminations. The Chelsea Winter Village & Illuminations took place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and offered a 1.5km light trail, featuring illuminated, neon, and, art installations. After the light trail we visited the festive village for dinner at the food stalls. The trail featured a beautiful display … More Chelsea Christmas illuminations
After a wonderful, if rushed, visit to Blenheim Palace in 2024 to see the festivities, we returned to Blenheim Palace to see what had changed for Christmas at Blenheim Palace in 2025. This time the Palace was decorated with a Wizard of Oz theme. We couldn’t leave without seeing the Light Trail. This time we had more … More Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025