the Travel Enthusiast
- 10 Augerato in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Travelling Britain by train: The East Midlands and beyond
There has always been an element of mystique to travelling by train. In the 40s, train travel was an indulgence of the elite, who would hop across continents in style with their own compartments.
In many ways modern train travel can be akin to a stint in a mobile hotel, depending on how much money you want to spend. However, for those looking to embark on a sightseeing trip, train travel presents an amazing opportunity to venture into areas of Britain we may not normally visit.
City dwellers may be reluctant to abandon the endless conveniences of the likes of London, Norwich or Liverpool, but with such short, no-nonsense journeys to places like Nottingham and Sheffield, the East Midlands (and beyond) is easily accessible. …
- 04 Augevike14 in News | NO COMMENTS
The best antique fairs in the world
Unlike in the case of flea markets where just about anything is sold regardless of value, antiques which are both rare and valuable are not that easy to find. You can hit some antique shops and look for something of interest while you are traveling, but if you like having a wide selection and browsing through a lot of different stalls, you might enjoy it more if you went to an antique fair.
Huge antique fairs are held on a regular basis in many places in the world, and you might just find one at your destination. If you are an amateur or professional antique collector, or if you simply like to look at old pretty objects, here are some of the best antique fairs in the world. …