Whitby, a picturesque coastal town nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, is a treasure trove of history, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences. Whether you're a...
Whitby Museum and Art Gallery
Whitby Museum and Art Gallery are both located in Pannett Park in the centre of town. Exploring the park and the museums is well worth a few hours of your time if you are...
Captain James Cook in Whitby
Captain James Cook, perhaps Britain's greatest explorer, wasn't born in Whitby. In fact, he only spent about ten years of his life in the town. He is, however,...
Things to Do in Victoria, Seychelles 2024
According to some sources, Victoria is the smallest capital city in the world. It might be small, but this makes it a very walkable city which is well worth a day or two...
The Best Things to do in Fez, Morocco
Fez - the name is so evocative, conjuring up images of dark, narrow alleyways filled with intriguing doorways that lead we know not where. This historic and cultural city is a...
Aksum, Ethiopia – a Complete Guide
Welcome to my travel guide to Aksum in northern Ethiopia.
Aksum, or Axum as you will also see it written, is on most itineraries...
Abraha We Atsbeha church, Wukro, Ethiopia
A Complete Guide to Gondar (Gonder), Ethiopia
The ancient royal city of Gondar (Gonder) was the last stop on our month-long overlanding tour of Ethiopia and it proved to be a suitably impressive place...
‘Red Terror’ Martyrs Memorial Museum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The 'Red Terror' Martyrs' Memorial Museum, Addis Ababa opened in 2010 and tells the story of the fall of Haile Selassie in 1974 and the horrors of life under...
A tale of two churches, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On our second day with Yuhn of Liyu Tours, I wanted to visit the two main churches in Addis Ababa, Holy Trinity Cathedral and St. George Cathedral,...