Last Train to London

Last Train to London was released by ELO in 1979. One of the lines in the lyrics goes “The sun is going down”. When discussing London as a travel destintion its so difficult to know where to start. However going back to 1979 I remember going on a walk round the centre of London in …

Solsbury Hill

Solsbury Hill was written and performed by former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel. It was his debut single after his split from the band, and it is widely acknowledged that the song is about his thoughts around his decision to leave them. Solsbury Hill itself is a small flat-topped hill, that was once an iron age …

Should I stay or should I go (2).

That is the dilemma facing most of us at this time.  The UK government is yet to decide whether to change the May 17th for international travel and even then the list of destinations that UK residents can travel to is likely to be limited.  So we are faced with 1982 eternal dilemma of staying …

I would walk 500 miles

There cannot be a more evocative song from the modern era that transports you to Scotland. As Craig and Charlie Reid sing “I would walk 500 miles” you are instantly taken to the land of castles, whisky, glen, bens and lochs. Starting and ending at Inverness Castle the North 500, is a 516 mile route …

Should I Stay or Should I Go

So sang the Clash. That is the big question at the moment. Should I go on holiday or should I stay at home? If I go, where should I go? Well here is a list of all those countries that have imposed a ban of some kind on UK citizens so you can cross those …