The Exmoor Coast has some of the most dramatic cliff scenery in England. The high moors crash into the blue … Continue reading Exmoor Coast

Guildford has the good fortune to be at the nexus of several long-distance, off-road routes, West to Winchester, east to … Continue reading Ride to the Sea

To be the first of something is significant, to be the first of something that led to probably the most … Continue reading Rodboro Buildings, Guildford

The River Wey is a strange beast, neither a river nor a canal but a navigation, a canalized waterway and … Continue reading The River Wey

Lockdown has made us all more familiar with our local surroundings. While the imposition of travel restrictions has had near … Continue reading Guildford

Oldgreytravel remembers being amused by the determination of a certain famous music mogul on Desert Island Discs to assert that … Continue reading The Best Restaurant in the World

At one time, Southend’s Golden Mile was the epicentre of the modern world of fun. Stretching an incongruous 650 yards … Continue reading The Golden Mile, Southend

Saturday, we made our way up to Nagarkot with Chris and Bernie as travelling companions. First, an “express bus” to … Continue reading Nagarkot, Nepal

One of the best views of Genoa is from the small, eclectic Museum of World Cultures. This enticing museum is … Continue reading Castello D’Albertis, Genoa

His name was Alan. I first saw him hanging on the outside of the train to Matara. He was wearing … Continue reading Weligama, Sri Lanka