Mary Jane Walker's Blog: Adventures at Snow Farm Part 1 – Skiing with a broken shoulder!

An old mining area, controversially reactivated

A ramble up Calton Hill, the source of the nickname 'Athens of the North,' and the much wilder massif of Arthur's Seat, plus two steep graveyards.

A new introduction to an old city that I love to visit, on the occasion of its 900th birthday.

This week, Chris explores more of the history and atmosphere of Berlin, including some of the lingering differences between East and West

From Potsdam, Chris heads to Berlin and back, exploring the famous historical district in this post, and the legacy of East Germany in the next.

Chris���s third post from ���Germany���s Versailles,��� in which he saves the best for last.

Chris visits Friendship Island and the rebuilt tower of the Garnisonkirche (Garrison Church), its museum and Panorama Deck, before heading for the Luisenplatz

In which Chris extends his travels to eastern Germany and the Brandenburg state capital of Potsdam

The 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with a dive into Britain���s airliner history this week as well.

The 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with an emphasis on military displays this week, and civilian aviation in Part 2