February 2024. Teddington. Look, this trio of new GBG entries in South-West and West London weren’t classics, and as flying visits I cam hardly claim to have been won over by the (well) hidden charms of Raynes Park and New Malden, but Teddington looked a proper town, and the 10 minutes from my wee stop… Continue reading TEDDINGTON TICKED
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TO SKOPJE ! AFTER SIX (6) HOURS AT LUTON AIRPORT
March 2023. Mrs RM is about to launch her new blog/Instagram/rucksack brand called “One small bag“. It is absolutely vital you spell that last word correctly. She’s been working daft hours of late, so these trips to the Balkans this year are her reward, and I’m not to say she should have saved the planet… Continue reading TO SKOPJE ! AFTER SIX (6) HOURS AT LUTON AIRPORT
SURBITON IN THE SNOW
I didn’t actually realise Surbiton was a place until I started visiting the Beer Guide pubs in SW London. I’d always thought it was a borough name like Elmbridge or Merton. The geography around the Kingston/Surrey borders takes some getting used to. I’m still not quite sure what distinguishes it from Long Ditton and Kingston, but I guess… Continue reading SURBITON IN THE SNOW
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