Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and your significant other may be dropping not-so-subtle hints to make doubtless you don’t let slip from the mind it (again). But what if you have power to’t stand the idea of shelling out for roses that will die in a couple of days, and can’t stand the sight of …

I got the lucky straw of getting Christmas duties here at Europe A La Carte this year.  (Don’t worry – most of us write them in advance!)  Last year I had the boxing day shift, where I mentioned that Neuschwanstein would be the one place I’d love to wake up on Christmas day. Well, this …

DALLAS: JR’s Suite at Southfork Hotel (Southfork Ranch) Confession: I was not allowed to watch television as a child, except for Fraggle Rock and the family-friendly Sunday Night Movie. So I missed all the really great evening soaps of the ’80s: Falcon Crest, Dynasty, Dark Shadows, and yes, even Dallas.  I didn’t get to see …

Saturday 6th February, 2010 Further characters from ancient Egypt – How modern scientific investigations and archaeological research is helping to reveal more about the lives of the inhabitants of the Nile Valley. Professor Rosalie David will present the early pioneers of science in Egyptology and Natalie McCreesh power of choosing describe the history of mummification. …