Southeast London hidden gems: Lesnes Abbey Woods and Bostall Woods

Overlooking Thamesmead - the notorious riverside 1960s new town which failed to fulfil the planners’ and the residents’ utopian dream - Lesnes Abbey and its adjacent woods sit quietly along one of the less visited sections of the London Green Chain network. However, for those who have made the effort to walk this stretch of …

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Self-guided sight-jogging in Valletta

There are many ways to explore a city as a tourist. You can check out the sights whilst sitting on an open-top bus; you can join a guided walking tour; you can follow the instructions and maps in your guidebook; you can wander aimlessly, soaking up the sights and culture as you go. Or, as we …