by David Brown | Aug 22, 2016 | Attractions, Ireland, Museums, Northern Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
Historic Enniskillen Castle is really two trips in one. The first part is all about the Gaelic Maguires and the castle, itself, which is over 600 years old. The other is about the military history of the local regiments that came from Enniskillen and features many...
by David Brown | Jul 24, 2016 | Attractions, British Isles, Museums, Northern Ireland, Reviews, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
We had planned to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park, near Omagh, Northern Ireland, and spend some time in their genealogy centre checking on Irish roots, but when we arrived, on a Sunday, we learned the centre is closed on Sundays. However, our disappointment was...
by David Brown | Jan 16, 2016 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, Museums, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
If you are an art fan, you have to check out the new Cumberland Art Gallery which opened in November 2015 at Hampton Court Palace. It showcases many famous artists, a subset of magnificent artworks from the Royal Collection, including works from one of our...
by David Brown | May 30, 2015 | Events, Ireland, Museums, Travel Notes
Get ready for the second edition of the biggest airshow in Ireland on 26th July, 2015. Last year’s show was a great success, and in case you missed it, here are some video highlights:
by David Brown | Nov 22, 2012 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, London History, Museums, Travel Notes
Many people flock to Buckingham Palace for the summer opening and walk right past one of the other treasures of the crown – The Queen’s Gallery. Unlike Buckingham Palace, the Gallery is open year round. Reopened in 2002 for the Queen’s jubilee year, the newly...
by David Brown | Nov 22, 2012 | France, History, Museums, Travel Notes
For a Great Day in Paris, visit the Marais: When you arrive in Paris, it is often an overwhelming experience. Rushing from monuments to major museums, gets you to see the sights but not always feel the pulse of the city and its people. Part of the fun of travel is...
