November 2, 2014  |  UK Okt/Nov. 2014

1 November 2014: Bluewater

Today, we’re heading for Bluewater, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. Situated in a triangle, there are countless shops and restaurants… and again on a second level. We meet Peter, Caroline and Jack for lunch at Wahaca, our favourite Mexican restaurant. We order several small plates to share – this is how you do it in here. It’s tasty as always. Then, we’re [Weiterlesen]


 
 

November 1, 2014  |  UK Okt/Nov. 2014

31 October 2014: Top Gear Track Experience

After a quick visit to Guildford and a delicious burger at Five Guys, we’re off to a secret location just east of the village of Dunsfold, Surrey. To the sacred grounds of each and every car fanatic: The Top Gear Studio and Top Gear Test Track. Top Gear is the best car TV show ever with up to 350 million viewers worldwide. During the episodes, [Weiterlesen]


 
 

October 31, 2014  |  UK Okt/Nov. 2014

30 October 2014: Basingstoke and Frankenstein

After a very relaxing night at the hotel, yesterday’s long journey is almost forgotten. We start our holidays slowly with some shopping. Together with Caroline and Jack, we’re visiting Festival Place shopping centre in Basingstoke. We buy first things for Christmas, resist the urge to buy lots of things no-one needs, but for a brain mould for next Halloween before having lunch at Giraffe. After [Weiterlesen]


 
 

October 30, 2014  |  UK Okt/Nov. 2014

29 October 2014: Driving to the UK

Two and a half weeks Great Britain! Usually, we don’t spend that much time over here. We’re excited and looking forward to our holidays. After last preparations, we leave home at 9.40am. Despite lots of traffic, we make good progress. One hour after departure, we cross the border with France. Oops: hidden speed trap. Besides that, our journey goes on without problems. We listen to [Weiterlesen]