Postcards from Felixstowe ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Felixstowe Felixstowe, on the southern coast of Sussex, became quite fashionable in the late Victoria period, especially after an amusement pier was constructed there. Sandy beaches, shopping arcades and a good railway connection provided points of attraction for tourists who flocked this stretch of coastline until the beginning of World War II. Since then its popularity has somehow dwindled but its coastline gardens … Continue reading Postcards from Felixstowe ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Great Yarmouth ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth has seen peaks and throffs of its fortunes as a favourite destination for holiday-makers during the years. Always very popular with tourists from East Anglia and Londoners because of the good rail connection through Norwich, although once the Borough was featuring 17 railway stations that are now down to just one, The railway connection has always brought good number … Continue reading Postcards from Great Yarmouth ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Sussex ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Sussex in a historic county on the Southern coast of England, now administratively divided into the two ceremonial counties of West and East Sussex, with the city of Brighton and Hove managed as a unitary authority. Being a short train ride away from London many Sussex towns are favourite destinations also as day excursions. My personal list of favourites includes Bognor Regis, Worthing, Brighton on … Continue reading Postcards from Sussex ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Southend-on-sea ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Southend-on-sea Southend-on-Sea has seen peaks and throffs of its fortunes as a favourite destination for holiday-makers coming from the capital to enjoy the beaches and the marine views. The railway connection with London has always brought good number of tourists to this seaside resort but not comparable to the great success of Brighton on the southern coast, The competition with other coastal town … Continue reading Postcards from Southend-on-sea ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Eastbourne ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Eastbourne Eastbourne has been for years a favourite destination for holiday-makers coming from the capital to enjoy the coastal walks and the marine views. Victorian mansions and hotels line the seafront witnessing the popularity of this seaside resort for more than 150 years. Under the direction of William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire, a new town centre was built from 1859 onwards agglomerating four … Continue reading Postcards from Eastbourne ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Europe ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

Since I started this new blog I launched a successful series of blog posts featuring travel notes from my favourite travels. This is an opportunity to recall some of these popular posts with postcards from European destinations for you to enjoy. It is only relatively recently that I spent a week in Budapest and I discovered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, steeped … Continue reading Postcards from Europe ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

Postcards from London ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Postcards from London London is the place where I live because in my 30s I felt an irresistible attraction to the city and decided this was the place where I wanted to develop my career and live my life. More than 20 years after, I am still in love with this city and feel amazed by the opportunities the metropolis can offer, whether one decides … Continue reading Postcards from London ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Postcards from Bognor Regis ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from Bognor Regis Bognor Regis has a relatively short history as a seaside resort to the southeast of London, built at the end of the 18th century along a undeveloped coastline, served since 1864 by a railway line connecting directly with London. The town got regal recognition with its. suffix after George V spent there some time in the summer as a convalescence place … Continue reading Postcards from Bognor Regis ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ŸŒŠ

Postcards from England ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’‚

Postcards from England London is the place where I live because I felt an irresistible attraction to the city in my 30s and decided this was the place I wanted to develop my career and live my life. More than 20 years after, I am still in love with the place and feel amazed by the opportunities the metropolis can offer, whether one decides to … Continue reading Postcards from England ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’‚