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Russia with a twist!
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I have travelled all over the globe, but for some reason my travels have never taken me through Russia. Obviously there were times in history when Russia was a bit of a no go area, but now that that situation had changed,. I thought it was about time that I added another country to the map of where I have been in the world! I started to investigate the country from the comfort of my computer seat, and I soon started to realise that I had been missing out all these years for not considering taking a trip to Russia. It seemed like a very exciting place to be with all sorts of things to do.
The first thing that caught my eye was the chance to fly in a MIG 29. This is a very famous fighter jet, and opportunities like this don’t come around too often. Add to that the chance to experience space travel by visiting the Russian space training centre outside of Moscow, and you can see how much fun it is possible to have in this great country. I was determined that I would visit the space centre. I had grown up imagining that I would be an astronaut when I grew up! Now that I am the ripe old age of forty I think that I finally have to accept that it is not going to happen, but how fantastic to be able to pretend, though, if only for one day.
Russia is not all about having fun though. I think it is important to reflect on all of the bad things that have happened there to gewt a good perspective of what it is like today. It is for this reason that I will be visiting the military museum to learn more about the borodino panorama.
read comments (1)Great days out in the Midlands
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The Midlands is the heart of the UK. And it’s safe to say that with so much to see and do, you’re sure to love a day out there. In fact, there are so many great activities for the whole family, the hard part is deciding where to go first.
For most, Alton Towers Resort is the No.1 choice. After all, it is the UK’s largest theme park, well known for its amazing thrill rides and splashing water park. What some may not be aware, is that is also offers a luxurious spa and two fun-packed themed hotel. What’s more, it is also home to an award winning Midlands conference centre, so even business people can enjoy the thrills on offer.
And if thrills are your thing, then leave the comfort of terra firma behind and take to the trees with a trip to Go Ape in Channock Forest. A high-wire adventure for the whole family, you can climb a 40ft rope-ladder, Tarzan-swing into a giant rope-net, zip-wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and more. With three hours of crazy canopy capers to enjoy, you’ll soon discover if you’re the next Tarzan in the making.
For those who love taking to the air, but prefer to travel at 10,000 feet rather than 40ft, there is the Midlands Air Museum. With an amazing range of both civil and military aircraft spanning over seventy years of aviation history, you can even climb up steps and see into the cockpits of some of the aircraft. As well as planes, there are also helicopters and the Sir Frank Whittle Jet Heritage Centre which celebrates the life and work of the Coventry-born engineer who invented the jet engine.
You may prefer to take a leisurely step back in time by visiting Iron Bridge Gorge, the home of the Industrial Revolution which changed the world 300 years ago. Fun and informative, there is a range of ten award-winning museums to visit. For example, you can experience the past at first hand, with a trip to the Blists Hill Victorian Town which brings Victorian life to life. Then, why not visit Coalport China Museum, renowned as one of the country’s finest porcelain manufacturers and the Jackfield Tile Museum with its gas-lit galleries and period room settings.