9 things I still can’t get used to in England
Believe it or not there are still many things I cannot get used to in England. Let's have a look…
The Medieval garden
I've always loved gardens, especially English gardens. The more gardens I visit, the more I become interested, not only…
Boats on the Thames
What could be better than cruising on the Thames on a warm sunny summer day? Especially on the rural…
How to get from London to Windsor
At last you are in London. You love the buzzing city and enjoy the special atmosphere London is so…
Three less known English Christmas customs
English Christmas Customs have been discussed in this post already and I believe most of the traditions and customs…
Two geniuses in the Thames Valley
There were many talented people who lived in the Thames Valley but there were two geniuses who have connections…
Does Brown Windsor Soup exist?
As winter arrives it feels good to have a bowl of hot soup. Approaching Christmas, I remembered a scene!…
Red berries and rhubarb crumble with custard
It has been ages since I wanted to make a crumble, which is a dessert that became popular during…
The valet
Do you still remember Mr Bates in Downton Abbey? Of course you do, he is the valet. But who…
Gatehouses of Windsor Great Park
There are a bunch of pink buildings in all shapes and sizes in Windsor Great Park that everybody is…