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Travel

The Tranquillity Of A Narrowboat Holiday

September 2, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mark Nicholls takes a narrowboat from the greenery of the Worcestershire countryside into Birmingham’s industrial heartland The pace is sedate; less than 4mph, as we make our way through the chocolate-brown waters of the canal. […]

London

Caxton Grill

August 23, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

It has been three years since we last visited Caxton Grill at the St Ermin’s Hotel and a lot has changed since then. Firstly, the 72-cover restaurant has a fresh new interior and there is […]

Europe

Visiting Caen In Northern France

August 2, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

So another day another assignment, this time it’s over to France, but not by the normal route of train or ferry. Read on to find out more why sometimes the finest cultural experiences can be […]

Switzerland

Views Of Lucerne

July 19, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

“Grappling hook, pickaxe and plenty of rope needed for this assignment” I heard the proprietor of Our Man on the Ground shout at me as I answered my phone. I was off to my favourite […]

Upgrading To Van Life with CamperVanTastic

July 15, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 1

I’ve spent many very enjoyable summers of my life at various festivals around the world, sleeping happily in moth-bitten tents, blissfully surrounded by my fellow wannabe hippies. But as Trew Fields approaches as fast as […]

Europe

Arnhem 75th Anniversary

July 9, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

75 years ago this September the skies of Arnhem were peppered with thousands of parachutists and hundreds of gliders. Forming the largest airborne force the world had ever seen. Under the instructions of Field Marshal […]

Cruises

Paradise Found On Aranui 5

July 5, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

A unique hybrid ship, Aranui 5, takes passengers – and cargo – to one of the world’s most remote archipelagos As we stroll through the main street on Tahuata a man walks past with a […]

New England

A Week In New England: Beacon Hill to Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard

July 3, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 55

That windswept whispery welcome is one of New England legacy and lore. The Atlantic coast, pebbly and perfect, that is Cape Cod quintessence. Some say the soul of such is carried in the salty air, […]

Europe

The Republic Of Belarus

June 28, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

With over fifty countries under my belt it seems like a good time to step off the beaten track a little and go to a country that has only 11,000 visitors from the UK each […]

Caribbean

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort

June 24, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

St Lucia is the only country named after a woman and she quickly earned my admiration on a recent visit. Driving the length of this 26 mile mountainous island can take up to two hours […]

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The Tranquillity Of A Narrowboat Holiday

Caxton Grill

Visiting Caen In Northern France

Views Of Lucerne

Upgrading To Van Life with CamperVanTastic

Arnhem 75th Anniversary

Paradise Found On Aranui 5

A Week In New England: Beacon Hill to Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard

The Republic Of Belarus

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort