Spectacular scenery with soaring mountains and hill-top villages, plus historic cities and towns with some of the most outstanding buildings in the world. This is probably not what the term Spanish Costas brings to mind. Yes, of course, the Spanish Costas have great beaches with plenty of reasonably priced accommodation, particularly outside the busy summer […]
Written by Cherie Mitchell (One of two winning entries in the Heritage Writing Competition.) South Korea is perhaps not the first option considered when choosing one’s next travel destination but after visiting this historical and intriguing country, I hope that I can change the mind-set of others. I travelled alone, as a woman in her […]
If spectacular coastal and mountain scenery appeals to you, along with fascinating cultural and architectural heritage, then check out the Balkans and in particular Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. This is not family holiday territory, although there are a few resorts on the Adriatic catering for the package holiday market. No, this part […]
The Heritage Writing Competition closed on October 31st. Well over 100 entries were received, of which the vast majority were of publishable standard. About 10% of the entries were fictional. Our thanks to everyone who entered. The high standard of entries meant that judging was very difficult. After much consideration, the Judging Panel, chaired by STE’s Competition […]
Written by Lisa Montgomery (A Highly Commended entry in the Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition.) After an incredibly bumpy three-hour drive from Guatemala City, basic needs such as food and sleep slowly came to suppress the initial excitement of being in a new place. Just before sunset, as if it knew we were about […]
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The Black Lion Guarding Staffordshire’s Heritage
Written by Julia Thorley (One of two winning entries in the Heritage Writing Competition.) The Black Lion in Consall, North Staffordshire, isn’t the sort of pub you simply happen upon. To get there by road you need to deviate from the A52 and head for Kingsley Moor and Cellar Head towards Wetley Rocks – such […]