The Battle of Hurtgen Forest with Liberation Route Europe
Updated October 2022. A few years ago we visited Hurtgen Forest with Liberation Route Europe to follow in the footsteps of the brave men who…
9 of the biggest pet peeve when flying…
I surveyed some of our readers and fellow bloggers to find out their biggest pet peeve and what really grates on their nerves when flying.…
The Month that was February 2016
From the Roaming Required Archives. Here’s a flashback from the month that was February 2016. It’s hard to believe that February is almost over. This…
The Siege of Bastogne with Liberation Route Europe
The Siege of Bastogne took place over 75 years ago in 1944, and whilst it was part of the larger Battle of the Bulge, it…
Discovering the Price of Freedom with Liberation Route Europe
Originally published in February 2016. Liberation Route Europe (LRE) is an international remembrance trail that connects important milestones from modern European history to provide an experience…
Review: Zippos presents Cirque Berserk
Originally published February 2016. Cirque Beserk is a troupe of performers, a throwback to traditional circus from years gone by. I wonder what I’m in…
48 Hours in Basel, Switzerland
Nestled between France and Germany, Basel is one of Europe’s hidden gems. Although it feels like a small city, it’s actually Switzerland’s third largest, it’s…
Review: Hamlet at The Rose Playhouse
From the Roaming Required Archives. Here’s a flashback to 2016 when we visited the Rose Playhouse in Bankside London to watch Diana Vucane’s production of…
A Visit to Bond World 007
If you’re a James Bond fan, especially of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, then a visit to Schilthorn and Bond World 007 is going be like…
Schilthorn: Magnificence in Nature
By: @russellofearth So you’re in Switzerland for a limited time and you want to immerse yourself in some of the natural beauty but not exactly…
Lumiere London – revisit and recap
London recently held Lumiere London, the Festival of Light. Originating in Durham, Lumiere London 2016 was a first for the nation’s capital. The free unticketed event was held in…
Billy Connolly: My Comedy Hero
From the Roaming Required Archives. Here’s a flashback to the time that we saw Billy Connolly live at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2016. A bucket…