europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Whitby In Yorkshire With Anchorage Alaska
Introduction While I was walking in Pannett Park, I noticed the lamp post above and found it was presented to Whitby from its sister city, Anchorage, in Alaska. Below is the plaque, and then I remember the statue of Captain Cook on West Cliff that has a similar inscription, but I don't have a personal picture of this. I found this:
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 17 days ago in Wander
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show is a british an entertainment show hosted by Graham Norton period his talk show is a really fun and quirky celebrity and entertainment talk show every celebrity and guess that goes on can have have their own choice of drinks be it alcoholic or an alcoholic but then again please remember this is in Britain and you're up so it's a lot looser the restrictionsPeriod one of my favoriteEpisodes of the Grand NortonTalk show was when Boy George was onAnd I was obsessed with that particular Graham NortonTalk show episode I watched itOver over and over againBecause it was so goodPeriodThe Graham Norton ShowIs a really good talk showPeriod
By Revista Miko:XCI 17 days ago in Wander
Keeping up Appearances
One saturday night i was watching PBS for their British comedy show block that they used to air and I discovered a great sitcom called "Keeping Up Appearances" that I grew to love and any time I saw it was on I never missed the chance to watch it. The plot is simple Hyacinth wants to be high society and goes on ridiculous hijinks and shinanigans to finally be a member of high society and drives all those crazy with her plans and schemes. The show had lasted for many seasons then went off of the air and then had been brought back for a revival in the mid 90's.
By Revista Miko:XCI 17 days ago in Wander
Ali and Nino in Batumi, Georgia
I've been wanting to see this statue in person forever. I finally did, last weekend (February 7, 2026). My niece, who is staying with me and will be leaving in a week, desperately wanted to go to a sea (she has been to lakes, ponds, rivers, and oceans but never to a sea) so we decided to make a short trip to Batumi, the third largest city in Georgia (after Tbilisi and Kutaisi) located on the Black Sea shore. It is also a capital of Ajara, one of the regions of Georgia with a distinct culture and traditions. And the favorite place for Russians who fled Putin's war in Ukraine. In our short stay there, we heard a lot more Russian than Georgian in the streets of Batumi.
By Lana V Lynx20 days ago in Wander
The Smoking Room
There is another smashing and funny comedic sitcom that I found from the British Broadcasting corporation called "The Smoking Room". The plot and premise of the show is very simple it centers around a couple of employees of a company that does something which is never said what. All of the employees are hilarious and it takes a genius writer to capture the hilarity of things and situations that happen in the break room or the smoking room in this case. It only lasted for no more than 2 or 3 seasons and it was too smart for it's own good.
By Revista Miko:XCI 25 days ago in Wander
A Taste of London
There is a show on Recipe.TV called “A Taste of London” hosted by Chef Edward Delling- Williams. It is as the title of the show says the food of London and culture. Being a native of London Edward Delling-Williams on the subject of London and the food. I love to watch a taste of London anytime it’s on. I would even watch reruns of it even if I’ve seen the episode before because it’s so enjoyable. I also like Edward Delling- Williams. He’s a personal host of the show one of my favorite cooking show personalities.
By Revista Miko:XCI 26 days ago in Wander
Speakers Corner
Speakers Corner in London is another cultural note and place of interest that I had discovered in the United Kingdom. Of all the places and ways to learn about it was from one of my favourite shows "Married With Children". They had Al and the rest of the Bundy family go the Speakers corner. It was perfect to have Al speak at Speakers corner because the corner anyone can go there and speak about whatever is bothering them or that has been on their minds. Whoever was on the MWC writing staff that decided to have Al go to Speakers corner is a genius.
By Revista Miko:XCI 26 days ago in Wander
A Little History In Heptonstall
Introduction Last week I holidayed in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and discovered a couple of things that I didn't know before getting there. One thing I did know is that several BBC series have been filmed there, "Happy Valley" and the current "Riot Women":
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 28 days ago in Wander
Tea for one in Brighton: Afternoon Tea at the historic Old Ship Hotel
There is still something quietly radical about a woman choosing to travel alone, one who enjoys life’s small pleasures entirely on her own terms. As spring approaches and travellers begin to plan their escapes, Brighton feels like the perfect place to practise that freedom. Whilst Afternoon Tea is a year-round ritual, there is something especially enchanting about enjoying it in this seaside town in the south of England as winter loosens its grip.
By Susan Fourtané about a month ago in Wander
Exploring the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain: A Family Adventure Like No Other
When we first planned our trip to Valencia, Spain, we expected to enjoy beaches, old churches, and the smell of orange blossoms drifting through the streets. What we didn’t expect was to step into something that looked like a city from the future. That surprise came the moment we arrived at the City of Arts and Sciences — and it quickly became one of the most unforgettable days of our family trip.
By Nicole Ortiz about a month ago in Wander
