Month: Dec 2018

Exploring Goodrich Castle with Study Work Travel Blog

Exploring Goodrich Castle – Skirting the Welsh Border

Dec 30, 2018

Another weekend, another day trip. This weekend took us in and out of the Welsh border with a quick hop over for an hour or so later on in the day. Completely hidden from view from the road, we were beginning to doubt whether there really was a castle here at all. Where was the imposing fortress the guide book has promised us. Showing our cards we wandered up the bank and as we turned the corner, we suddenly realised what all of the fuss was about. … More Exploring Goodrich Castle – Skirting the Welsh Border

Why Your English Heritage Membership Book Should Never End the Year the Way the Way it Started

Dec 29, 2018

Having become members of English heritage last year (and setting ourselves a challenge), our guidebook went with us EVERYWHERE. From sitting on a car park overlooking Hadrian’s Wall thinking ‘where next?’ to stopping off at a Midlands tea room for the day’s inspiration. Being particularly precious about books there is nothing better than a crisp edition and that new-book smell. But this is no ordinary book. … More Why Your English Heritage Membership Book Should Never End the Year the Way the Way it Started

In Search of Christmas: Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland and the Sky Garden

Dec 14, 2018

Wander the tree-lined pathways of London’s Hyde Park this winter and you will be greeted by a mass of sparkling lights and the smell of the world’s food, all come together to celebrate on a mammoth scale. Full of oversized Christmas trees, Bavarian beer tents and all of the weird and wonderful things the world can find, this year’s Winter Wonderland event is bigger and better than ever. … More In Search of Christmas: Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland and the Sky Garden

Study Work Travel Blog explores Montenegro

Why you Shouldn’t Miss Montenegro’s Stunning Sights

Dec 10, 2018

A land of dipping chasms and captivating lakesides, Montenegro really is one of the most visually stunning places i have ever visited. Often overlooked by those visiting it’s neighbouring Croatia for Game of Thrones sights, Montenegro offers a special something away from the crowds and the perfect opportunity to uncover dreamy landscapes not many get to see. … More Why you Shouldn’t Miss Montenegro’s Stunning Sights