Articles concerning travel, from Aberdeen to Zanzibar.
A few miles from the seaside tourist town of Cromer is a smaller, but no less impressive town called Sheringham. It lacks the sandy beaches that Cromer offers but has plenty of charm and things to see for those looking…
For long time Immortal Wordsmith readers, you will know that there is nothing we like to do better than explore. Whether it be abandoned places, museums or castles, we are always keen to find out what mysteries await us around the corner. Our anticipation…
Anxiety has always been a problem for me, but after spending months after months indoors due to the COVID-19 lockdown, my travel anxiety has become much, much worse. My comfort zone is indoors, so the thought of travelling can cause…
When considering a day trip of exploration of the UK’s natural beauty, you could be excused for dismissing Formby National Trust as the ideal location. Introduction to Formby National Trust That’s exactly what I thought when searching for a COVID-friendly…
Holidays in Scotland were my favourites as a kid, but the long journey to Inverness from Essex was always a struggle (more for my parents than me). As an adult, the distance between my home and the Scottish Highlands seems…
About half hour’s drive from me is a place called Coalhouse Fort which was used during both world wars and dates all the way back to Tudor times. It is a pretty unusual place to visit and without an active…
I have been meaning to visit Woolpit for a while now. Since we set up the new version of Immortal Wordsmith and focused on pursuing creative goals, I have had a million and one ideas flood through. In a way,…
I haven’t been to Wales in a long while and having bought my new car a long time ago, it was overdue a nice driving weekend on the fantastic Welsh roads. We actually made the Devil’s Bridge trip over a…
Towards the end of the 19th century, the Japanese had opened their doors after centuries of isolationism. The battleship Mikasa played an integral role in establishing a global Japan. Part of the process involved rebuilding the navy and it will…