Destinations

Personal travel accounts, reviews and insights….some funny, some sad and some just downright weird.

How Wonderful Is The Beijing W Hotel?

W Beijing Bedroom and bathroom

The Beijing W Hotel surely must stand for ‘wow’ hotel. From the minute you escape the Beijing summer heat and wander into the brightly lit lobby, you will be amazed. Funky neon lights create the semblance of a trendy nightclub, whilst a saxophonist serenades guests enjoying afternoon cocktails. Location It’s …

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What’s It Like To Go Skydiving In The UK?

Skydiving in the UK to raise money for charity

My feet are hanging over the edge of a bright purple plane 15,000 feet above the Cambridgeshire countryside. An involuntary scream accompanies our exit from the plane as my instructor and I plummet towards the earth at breakneck speed. I’m clinging on to my harness for dear life, as though …

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