Out and About: Yorkshire Dales National Park
Cows that look like biscuits, quirky shops, a retro sweet shop, a bird with a death wish and lots of lovely scenery!!
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A Walk in Richmond Park: The Biggest Park in London
A winter walk in London’s biggest park, famous for its deer, and never-ending walking trails.
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St James Park, London
A walk in the park, St James Park, where pelicans steal the limelight and squirrels steal the nuts.
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Gingerbread and a Cruise: Cumbria, The Lake District
Emmerdale Village Tour: Quick Summary
Even if you don’t watch the show, here’s a wander around the Emmerdale Village on a rainy day.
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Forgotten Photographs
Including a crowd of magpies, long queues, digital laundrettes and encouraging words!
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A Walk By The Sea: Morecambe
A Walk Around Slaithwaite (aka Slawit) and Why Walking is Worth it!
A good walk does a lot of good things to you. Let’s take a closer look as we wander around this quiet Yorkshire village.
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On Safari in India: Stalking Tigers in Ranthambore
There’s far less exciting things you could do than stalk tigers on a jeep safari through India’s Ranthambore national park, taking in an array of wildlife and beautiful scenery while you’re at it. Just saying!!
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Crocodiles and Tortoises: La Vanille Nature Park, Mauritius
La Vanilla Nature Park in Mauritius, is home to all sorts of animals including crocodiles, racoons, monkeys, bats, giant tortoises and a range of tropical plant life.
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Road Rage
Road rage, maybe there should be a highway code sign for this, placed strategically on certain junctions, and anger hotspots!! My poor taxi driver nearly exploded, that time when…..
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Park Life: Hyde Park
When you live in a concrete jungle, you need an escape. Parks take you into another world, where you can pretend the traffic, trains and daily rat race don’t exist. Nature becomes more apparent and you might be tempted to get back in touch with it by laying in the […]
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Misty Mountains of Snowdonia
Even if you’re not going for a hike, the misty mountains of Snowdonia will certainly take you mind for a walk – away from the stresses of the day to day rigmarole. Snowdonia in North Wales is a very popular national park in the UK, with its mountainous, scenic views, […]
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A Sunday Well Spent……From Regent Street to Regents Park
London’s Regent Street was blocked off for traffic today and had all sorts of interesting things going on from having a go at beating the fastest tennis slam speed, Cuban musicians, fitness sessions and plenty more. Needless to say I was very quickly distracted from window shopping and decided to […]
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Out and About in Mauritius #2
More sightseeing in the south western region of Mauritius, enjoying the views from the popular Black River Gorges National Park, with it’s vast expanse of rainforest before taking in the wonder of the seven coloured earth, at Chamarel. Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel. Black River Gorges National Park
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Covent Garden’s Got Talent: A Street Performer Snapshot
Covent Garden and street performers go hand in hand – they always have and probably always will. Covent Garden sits in the heart of London’s theatre district, and just a stones’s throw from the Royal Opera House. Performance and theatrics float through the air, and have settled into Covent Garden Square.
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A Rainy Morning Drive
Windswept raindrops sweep across the passenger window as we drive past a wet and soggy Hyde Park. The sky compliments the concrete in hues of grey and the pavements gleam with wet reflections throughout the rainy morning drive. The outdoor seats of cafes are abandoned, lacking any hint of life. […]
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Kensington Gardens
With just a few steps from Hyde Park, you’ll find yourself roaming around London’s Kensington Gardens, which used to be a deer park; yet even more sprawling masses of green space to soak up. Have a wander around Megan and Harry’s back yard, amongst the swans and tree lined pathways […]
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Chasing Waterfalls, a Turkish Delight!
If you love waterfalls, you’ll love Antalya, in Turkey – Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall, Kursunlu National Park and Waterfall, and Dunden Waterfall are all worth a look while you’re in town.
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A Dreamy Beach: Ile Aux Cerfs Mauritius
Childhood Before Social Media
The Modern way is the ‘logged on way’, social media seems to have gripped society into a tight vice. We’re living in an era of ‘cyber kids’, who hang out with cyber friends, talk cyber talk and travel for free throughout a never ending cyber world. Social media marketing is […]
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10 Things to do in The Bahamas
A few ideas to help you plan your Bahamas list of things to do; such as mingling with flamingos at the Adastra Gardens and Zoo, shopping in Bay Street, and wandering through the aquarium at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.
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Kew Gardens
Trees glorious trees, beautiful proud ducks, plenty of places to hide, a picnic lovers paradise and a floral feast. I’m talking about Kew Gardens, it was ‘blooming’ lovely last weekend, perfect for lazing or strolling. My second visit to Kew Gardens was a sunny and curious one – my last […]
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Lets Talk About India: Animals, Food, Hustlers, Marriage and more…
Push the guide books aside, here’s my first hand round up of thoughts and observations after a first and very worthwhile trip to India.
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Let’s Talk About Malta! 23 Things Worthy of Note
Before heading off on your Malta holiday, here’s a few observations, tips and bits of info that might interest you or prove useful to know if you’re curious about Malta, since the guide books don’t tell you everything!!
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Things to do in Antalya Turkey
The TK Maxx of Turkey, and the roaring Manavgat waterfall are popular things to add to your travel itinerary for Antalya, Turkey.
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Off to Penwith, Cornwall
Another day galavanting around Cornwall, this time in Penwith, the part of Cornwall where the traditional Cornish Language was spoken for the longest. Quaint cobbled buildings and narrow streets, and the sound of seagulls above. The queue for the main cornish pasty shop was unbelievable, a good indication that they […]
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I Need A Staycation: The Only Way is Essex
I have to say, three sunny UK days in Southend-on-sea by the wonderful Essex coast really surprised me in a good way. What a cool place, and great atmosphere with a little bit of something for everyone. People and vibes Wow. I cannot even describe the crowds, it seemed like […]
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Holy Meteora: A Greek Monastery In The Mountains
Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua
Nelson’s Dockyard is a national park, a historic site restored from 1743; it forms part of the English Harbour area of Antigua and is also an operational Georgian naval facility. British ships used to be repaired, restocked or disposed of here. Marinas and boats on a backdrop of blue water […]
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Tutti Frutti Sunsation Tour: Grenada
A great day long tour, highly recommended. Concord Waterfall View of Carib’s Leap Lunch at the Belmont Estate River Antoine Rum Distillery (1785) Pearls Airport Grand Etang National Park & Crater Lake And of course the Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station was also included in this tour : […]
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Frigate Bird Sanctuary in Barbuda
YS Falls Jamaica Waterfall: St Elizabeth
YS Falls Jamaica deserves more attention when talking about tourist attractions on the island. This waterfall rivals Dunns River and definitely a ‘must see’
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Medieval Meanderings: Warwick Castle
Built by William the conquerer in 1068 and still standing tall. The majority of of this attraction has been turned into a theme park for children, but the main tower is where you’ll see historic exhibitions of how things would have looked. The video below (not great I know, but it […]
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Out and About Green Park: Buckingham Palace Welcomes Chinese President
So by complete coincidence, I happen to be at London’s Green Park on the same day as the Chinese president arrives at Buckingham Palace for a banquet with the Queen – just in time for a show of cannons being fired, and beautifully groomed horses are trotted down the park and […]
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