Nina Howson

LATEST ARTICLES ( 55 )

• Christmas in Cologne, Germany.

  

  Day 1We had a stupidly early start this morning but Santa was there with two of his elves (the rest were still in bed), serving hot punch and waving us off for... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• School 'Meet My PenPal' Trip to Epernay, France.

  

  Apologies for the 'blogging absence' over the last six weeks. I've been having a pretty quiet time and pulling my hair out being stuck on day work and school... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• The Romantic Rhine and Black Forest

  

  Well I'm quite excited to be doing another tour to an area I've never been to before and my first proper long haul tour for quite some time. A tour to the... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Irish Melody

  

  I have just returned from my new favourite part of Ireland, County Mayo, Galway and the Connemara National Park.Day 1The feeder vehicles brought my passengers i... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Edinburgh Tattoo, 2014

  

  I'm off to Bonny Scotland for five days with the highlight of the tour being a visit to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This will be my seventh... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Dublin and Wicklow

  

  It's been a few weeks since my last post and I am a little out of the habit of writing so I will apologise now if this is short and sweet! Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Wilderness Scotland and Panda Experience

  

  I've already been back from Scotland for a few days after having a really busy time, so busy that I didn't have a chance to write my blog. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Gardens of North Devon

  

  This tour will be my third year with a local gardening club, who I have got to know quite well and they refer to me as 'quirky' so they have obviously got the... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Le Touquet

  

  Day 1Monday morning and I'm off on tour again. Just a little 4 day skip over to Northern France this time. I am taking an all girls school from Shrewsbury. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Great Gardens of Cornwall

  

  Day 1I'm off on my travels again today, staying in Falmouth for 5 days. I know Cornwall quite well and very little of this weeks itinerary will be new to me so ... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Ireland with the Farmers!

  

  Day 1I've only been at home for three days after coming back from Holland and I'm on my way out again. I am going to Ireland for 8 days with a group of mostly... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Valkenburg

  

  DAY 1This morning, I am picking up a school Hockey team and taking them to Valkenburg. Apart from the stupidly early start, it should be an easy day.I was in... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Hampshire Delights

  

  Day 1Well, what can I say! After a few exciting continental tours it was a bit of a come down to see that my next tour was 5 days in Basingstoke. Not a holiday... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Dutch Bulbfields

  

  Day 1What a ridiculous time of day to be getting up for work! My alarm was set for 3:15am but I was already awake. I never sleep very well before such an early... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Easter in Bruges

  

  Day 1Today I am off to Bruges. The alarm went off at 5am and an hour later I was on my way to work. I had a lot to do this morning before the passengers turned... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mechelen and Oostende - Day 2

  

  Feeling fresh and ready for another day, I was the first to breakfast. I had a good intake of coffee and enjoyed the walk in the sunshine to fetch the coach.... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mechelen and Oostende - Day 1

  

  Wahoo! The touring season has started! And I'm off to Belgium with a group who I took last year and have requested for me again. Must be gluttons for punishment! Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Kent Castles - Day 4

  

  I had the biggest breakfast ever this morning so it was a good job that the porter was keen to do all the luggage handling, with me just counting and telling hi... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Kent Castles - Day 2

  

  I arrived for breakfast at 0830 hrs this morning where they had laid on a very good spread. We left the hotel at 1000hrs, destination Leeds Castle.Leeds Castle... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Kent Castles - Day 3

  

  I am loving the breakfast in this hotel! After filling my tummy and a couple of cups of good strong coffee, we set off for Canterbury. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL