Somerset House must be one of the most overlooked of all London’s historic sites. Occupying an extensive river frontage alongside … Continue reading Somerset House, London

Sometimes when travelling, the scale and significance of what you are experiencing can far exceed that which you had anticipated. … Continue reading Merida, Extremadura

For long one of the poorest and most desolate regions of Spain, the harsh environment and wicked climate forged the … Continue reading Trujillo, Extremadura

The late A.A. Gill once wrote a memorable article about Ravenna describing it as one of his “brilliant places to … Continue reading Troyes

Oldgreytravel knows Cornwall as well as anybody and is often asked where are the best places to stay for a … Continue reading The Five Best Places in Cornwall

While most travellers are probably aware of the existence of World Heritage Sites (WHS), I doubt whether many know their … Continue reading World Heritage Sites

Compton must be one of the oddest villages in Surrey.  Strung along the busy B3000 for over a mile, it … Continue reading Compton, Surrey

Some 30 odd years ago, oldgreytravel was not so old nor so grey and was in the middle of an … Continue reading Leaving India

No, not the State located in the deep South of the United States, but the idiosyncratic, jaw dropping museum of … Continue reading Louisiana

High on a hill in a remote area of eastern France sits a solitary pilgrim’s chapel. There has been a … Continue reading Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp