Garden design and history small group tours. For the mature traveller interested in British and european gardens and Landscape Architecture.
Architecture, Blog, British Isles, England, Gardens, History
The Shakespeare of Garden Design Over three hundred years ago, in 1716, Lancelot Brown was born in Kirkharle, Northumberland. Today, Capability Brown, as he is known, is recognised as England’s most famous landscape designer and …
The Origins of Tulips While it’s often assumed that tulips have their origins in The Netherlands, they actually originated in Turkey and Central Asia. In the sixteenth century, traders brought Tulip bulbs to Holland from …
Japanese cherry blossoms The cherry blossoms of Japan are known to admirers the world over. But their brief, beautiful season is not just a draw for international travellers. Japanese people celebrate this time with festivals, …
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s Magical Theme Park When you think of European theme parks, what springs to mind? France’s Parc Asterix? PortAventura World in Spain? Germany’s Europa-Park? Disneyland Paris? It may not have quite the international reputation of these …
Touring European gardens for couples and solo travellers From the Chelsea Flower Show to the tulips of The Netherlands, many European countries take pride in their horticulture. Visiting gardens, parks, and flowerRead more
