London's lost rivers: The Fleet and the Walbrook

The Sir John Oldcastle

We will be looking at two rivers that used to flow through central London and walking part of the routes. We will discover their fascinating stories and the importance of these rivers to London life and how they became open sewers. Jonathan Swift wrote about the Fleet: “Drown'd Puppies, stinking Sprats, all drench'd in Mud...”

From the Angel to Lancaster Gate, Monday Walk with Paul

The Angel Pub

Our walk will start at the Angel Pub in Islington High Street and end up at The Mitre Pub at Lancaster Gate {Distance 7 miles.

Leafy Chiswick then along the Thames to Kew Bridge

Cafe Trinity (Bedford Road)

Join me for a lovely walk starting at Turnham Green station (on the District line) exploring one of London’s greenest suburbs.

Italian Riviera: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Monterosso

We will visit the five towns of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Monterosso. These centuries-old fishing villages feature colorful homes that cling to seaside cliffs, trattorias serving seafood delicacies, lively marinas, and family-owned vineyards. Along the way, we will learn more about these unique features and folklore associated with each of them.

Accommodation:

Discover the charm of Genoa from the other side of the harbour, where you will find the best views and also an incredible area to rest and leisure.
Our 4 stars Genoa Sea Hotel is located only a few metres away from the Genoese harbour, a perfect place to leisurely stroll and behold the architectural wonders of the city, since both Genoese life and architecture revolve around maritime trade.

Genoa is the capital of the Liguria region, one of the most authentic and full of history areas of Italy. This is one of the biggest cities and has the most important port not only at a national level, but also within the Mediterranean region.

In Genoa, you will find amazing architectural landmarks dated many centuries back such as, for example, the house where Christopher Columbus was born, the square Piazza di Ferrari, San Lorenzo cathedral, the towers of Porta Soprana, or several palaces of the city, which for the most part are placed in Via Garibaldi (which has been declared UNESCO world cultural heritage site).

Italian Riviera: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Monterosso

Italian Riviera

We will visit the five towns of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Monterosso. These centuries-old fishing villages feature colorful homes that cling to seaside cliffs, trattorias serving seafood delicacies, lively marinas, and family-owned vineyards. Along the way, we will learn more about these unique features and folklore associated with each of them.

Greenwich & Deptford naval history along the Thames ending in Southwark Park

The Gate Clock (Greenwich)

Come along with me, on a lovely river walk with a local history guide, where you will find out about the Naval history along the Thames. Deptford or Deep Ford (as it was called back in the day) is rife with lovely old buildings including the Vitualling yard visted by Queen Victoria.