By the title above I mean a guide to watching Morris Dancing rather than actually dancing! Have you heard of this strange English practice? The first time I saw Morris Dancing my first thought was that if I had stayed safely in London I would have been safe from such as […]
United Kingdom
Travel ideas for the United Kingdom – trip tips and recommendations from my experiences travelling in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has beautiful landscapes, attractive cities, ancient sites, and rich cultural traditions. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in the United Kingdom so start planning your trip now and experience everything that the United Kingdom has to offer travellers.
5 best ways to holiday with your pet
For many families, taking your pet on vacation is important so I’ve come up with a helpful 5 best ways to holiday with your pet, so you can make the most of holiday time with the whole family. There are more options that you may think for holidaying with your pet. […]
Top 5 places to see Bluebell Woods in England
When the bluebells are at their peak flowering season, the air is heavy with perfume and the sight of massed flowers is heavenly – here are the top 5 places to see Bluebell Woods in England! A sea of cobalt, violet, blue or purple, often set against the fresh green […]
Scotland: A tour of the Islay distilleries
The Isle of Islay, off the west coast of the United Kingdom, is synonymous with Scotch whisky of the fine single malt variety, and when I visited recently I was on a mission to visit all eight of the famous Islay distilleries (and the one on Jura) and taste the […]
Top 10 Things to do on the Isle of Wight
I do love a good island holiday and the Isle of Wight off the south coast of Britain is an easy voyage. There are many Isle of Wight attractions but here I have chosen my top 10 things to do on the Isle of Wight. Basking off the sunny English south […]
My most popular Instagram travel pics of 2015
2015 was my second year on Instagram and looking back over the images is a very satisfying review of a fantastic year of travel, with lifelong bucket list items ticked off and loads of family and personal fun along the way. Here are my most popular Instagram travel posts from […]
5 best Christmas in London experiences
If you’re spending Christmas in London or visiting the city around the Christmas period, then make sure to enjoy the dazzling lights of the UK capital. From the giant Nordic fir tree in Trafalgar Square to the modern lights of Oxford Street; from the elegant shop windows of Fortnum & Masons […]
England: Wandering along Hadrian’s Wall
I have always wanted to see Hadrian’s Wall, in fact I harbour an ambition of walking the entire length of it one day. I loved reading Rosemary Sutcliffe’s novels when I was a child – especially Eagle of the Ninth – and the thought of those Roman legions stationed at […]
A day out in Southend-on-Sea, England
This summer I finally did something I had been thinking of for years, I took my child on the train to the beach. Southend-on-Sea is only an hour’s journey by train from London – in other words the perfect day out from London. The city quickly slips away and before […]