DAY ONE 'Are you camping in there?' an ominous, husky voice bellowed. 'Yes,' I managed to chirpily sing whilst half asleep. 'You are welcome to be there but have you seen my cattle? They have gone missing,' the farmer inquired. How the conversation ended I am not quiet sure due to the fact that is... Continue Reading →
The brisk spring air swept over my rosy checks as my feet sprung off the pavement. To my right was the calm ocean and to my left were carefully coordinated colorful beach huts - each with their own unique touch. Waves washed up the beach bringing music to my ears. The melodic sound of the sea set... Continue Reading →
Today I have been lucky enough to be joined by one of my favorite bloggers - London Wlogger. Stu's informative blog provides us with some great walks around London. Showing maps, pictures and explaining local geography and history. I asked him a few questions about hiking around London to get some advice. Here is what he said: Do... Continue Reading →
Round every street corner in London there is something new to be found. All you need to do is grab a pair of comfortable shoes and roam around the big city. As I meandered down the back streets from Borough tube station to the famous Borough Market I came across one of London's many historical golden nuggets.... Continue Reading →
While, I'm a sucker for nature and vast open landscapes, London is somewhat pleasing to the eye. These scenes provide us with an alternative nature; a man-made environment, a city where 8 million inhabitants go about their daily lives. The Shard is a 95-storey skyscraper - it is the tallest building in the UK. It has a snazzy... Continue Reading →
Fancy a forest walk? I know I do. Finding a quiet stretch of nature in London can be a tricky affair. It also depends on how we personally define nature. However, that's a different debate for another day. For now, if we look hard enough we can find peaceful woodland and fascinating wildlife on our... Continue Reading →
What better way to spend a cold, grey, winter weekend than warming up at a luxurious spa. There are many accommodation options across the UK and some great bargains can be found on the following websites: Last Minute Spa Breaks Groupon Wowcher Alternatively book a night at a hotel and go to a nearby leisure center for some treatments (may work... Continue Reading →
Need to get out of the city, look no further. Surrey has a lot to offer and is only a 25 minute train ride from London Waterloo. From beautiful hikes to the Mercedes-Benz World. There is something for everyone. Here are my favorite spots in Surrey: Wisley Gardens: Wisley Gardens is part of the Royal Horticulture Society. It... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we get sick of seeing the same things day in, day out. Living in a busy, bustling city is exciting but can be tiring too. While there is always a new street to explore, a different museum to visit and unique restaurants to try; one thing is missing. That is natural landscape. I love... Continue Reading →
I was walking along as one does when I came across this.... This tree appears to have engulfed a metal gate. Has anyone else seen nature take over infrastructure before? Or does anyone know how this has happened? I was amazed, I had to take a picture and share it...
We are going on a bear hunt 