There are several attractions in London offering great views of the skyline, some more obscure than others. The two best ones, in my opinion at least, have got to be The Shard and the Sky Garden. But which one’s better? Let’s compare! The views Both on the East side of central London, the Sky Garden…
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One World Observatory vs Top of the Rock – Which New York viewing platform is better?
The three major viewing decks in New York are One World Observatory at the World Trade Centre, the famous Top of the Rock, and of course the Empire State Building. Empire State vs Top of the Rock has been done to death, but what about Rock vs WTC? Let’s compare! The views So this is…
The view from The Shard, London – the UK’s tallest building
Occupying levels 68, 69 and 72 of the tallest building in the UK, the View from the Shard offers the best views of London and beyond with the floor to celling glass walls all the way around. After wanting to visit since it started being built back in 2009, I finally went last week! What…
The best views of the Forest of Dean – Symonds Yat Rock Viewpoint, cafe and forest trails
Last week we spent a few nights in a Forest Holidays log cabin in the Forest of Dean.While we were there I went for a run (which to be honest turned in to a stroll) up to the Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint, after reading about it online. The walk from Forest Holidays to Symonds Yat…
Climbing the St Dominus Bell Tower in Split, Croatia. The best views of Split
While we were in Split last Summer, I had the chance to climb up the Cathedral of Saint Dominus Bell Tower for a great view of Split! Climbing this bell tower gives you the best views of the city and bay, and is one of the best things to do in Split. With some very…
London Sky Garden, one of the best FREE things to do in London
The Sky Garden is one of the best kept secrets in London, and best of all it’s completely free. Located on the 35th floor of the “Walkie Talkie” building (or 20 Fenchurch Street to give it it’s actual name), the Sky Garden offers incredible 360 degree views from the floor-to-ceiling glass-walled public garden – “The…
A quick trip to Bourton on the Water – “Venice of the Cotswolds”
We decided to make the most of (what seems to be) the last few days of Summer by taking a trip to Bourton on the Water for a change of scenery and a wander in the sun. We only live about 40 minutes away, but I’d never been, so we thought why not go for…
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