My favourite capital city – Edinburgh

'Look at that impressive Manor house,' the lady sitting opposite me announced as she pointed out the train window. I was fortunate enough to be sitting with an elderly couple from New Zealand. The three of us enjoyed spotting out landmarks as the train journeyed from London to Edinburgh. We passed through York Station and... Continue Reading →

189 km of cycling later…

Fuelling up on porridge we were ready for our final day of cycling. We left Jenny's air b n b bright and early, just after 8 am. The cycle began by crossing the river on a picturesque bridge. We proceeded to follow a path along the waterway, ignoring the first 72 sign as it told... Continue Reading →

Seaford to Eastbourne – 14 mile walk

White cliffs stood tall in the distance. They jutted out into the light blue sea. Despite being made of chalk, they didn't look as if they were about to crumble any time soon. They looked still. Yet, earlier that morning in the Seaford tourist office the lady on duty warned me to stay well clear... Continue Reading →

And so the adventure begins

As usual there was no plan in particular, the idea was to explore as much of England and Wales as possible in 9 days. We began by buying a National Trust young person's membership card (£30 for the year for british citizens) and a Touring Pass (£30 for seven consecutive days for overseas tourists). With... Continue Reading →

‘Oh I do Like to be Beside the Seaside’

Sitting at my desk on Friday afternoon in the bustling city of London I pondered about what I could do on the weekend. While I  enjoy busy life in the vibrant city I do also like to get away sometimes. I had a sudden urge to see the sea. To look out over a vast... Continue Reading →

10 Things To Do in Brighton

1.Explore the pier The famous Brighton pier is a sight not to be missed. Built in 1823 it has a wealth of history. Originally it was used as a landing point for ships. Since then it has been washed away by storms, rebuilt several times and has been used by the community for concerts. Today the pier offers... Continue Reading →

The Ridgeway part one – The Oldest Road in Britain

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 →

Exploring Surrey

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 →

Norfolk folk

Do you fancy getting away from the busy, polluted and manic city of London but can’t face journeying across the pond? If the answer is yes look no further. With a week-end, entire week or a few days to spare,  a great option is staying in the delightful Norfolk. Depending on where you are travelling... Continue Reading →

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