The Queen Victoria
As we drove into Southampton port and caught sight of the Queen Victoria our first impression was of the size and elegance of the ship. That elegance continued as we boarded the ship to be greeted by a choir singing carols and escorted to our cabin by a bellboy in a bright red uniform. No […]
Indochina
When my wife, Mary, and I started planning an expedition to Indochina we were aware that our schedule was going to be ‘far from leisurely’. But with John’s help we worked out a practical itinerary to see the highlights of all three countries Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. John arranged for us to have an English […]
Atlantic Cruise
When I lived in Cape Town, the sea was always present; Summer days were spent on the beach, and in Winter we were battered by Atlantic storms. During lockdown in West London, I missed the sea. So when my daughter suggested we take a cruise, I jumped at the chance! We sailed out of Southampton […]
South Africa
South Africa is one of the most exciting and interesting areas of the continent in terms of scenery, history and culture, and an exciting destination for adventurous travellers. It is the part of sub-Saharan Africa which has been longest settled by Europeans, creating a fascinating, but often tragic, story of indigenous peoples and settlers. The […]
Tobago, West Indies
Why has this diverse collection of islands become our favourite holiday paradise? Is it the blue sky and clear seas? Palm fringed beaches? Or is it a laid back lifestyle? The music, the food, and exotic cocktails? I launched Kew Bridge Travel because I had been fortunate during my aerospace career to travel to many […]
Patagonia, Chile
It is midday on a sunny day and from the window of the plane I look perplexed at the immense white blanket of snow and ice that is the Patagonian Southern Ice Field. From the air, it is perfectly appreciated how, from the heart of this enormous mass of ice, more than 350 kilometres long […]
Queensland, Australia
Cairns on the north-east coast of Queensland is well-known for boat tours out to the Great Barrier Reef and excursions up to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Inland there is another area to explore; the vast Savannah region, which contains impressive geological wonders and historic towns which rekindle the traditional image of “outback” Australia. […]
Brussels, Belgium
Visitors to Brussels normally head for the medieval Lower Town to wander through the busy maze of narrow cobbled lanes and alleys, past the famous Manneken Pis, towards the beautiful Grand-Place. It’s one of most impressive squares in Europe lined with richly decorated seventeenth century guild houses. There is another side to Brussels. The well […]
Glasgow, Scotland
Scotland’s biggest city is often remembered for its industrial past, such as the famous shipbuilding yards along the River Clyde. But on my recent visit I wanted to explore a different side of the city, Glasgow’s rich artistic and architectural legacy. The affluent West End, noted for stately Victorian mansions and grand public buildings, is […]