going local: a spring morning at emmetts garden
A sunny spring morning. Fog rising. First spring flowers. A bit of mud too. Yes, I’ve been to Emmetts Garden – a …
local eats: countryside stop at the chaser inn
One of the great things about England is the existence of country pubs – no matter how small the village, you are …
going local: an afternoon at scotney castle in lamberhurst
Some places are beautiful and worth a visit all year round, and Scotney Castle in Lamberhurst, Kent in the South Eastern part …
going local: romantic penshurst place in kent
What a way to spend a lazy, hot and sunny summer day – exploring the castle and grounds of a centuries old …
local eats: unforgettable cream tea in the chiddingstone castle
I know that Chiddingstone Castle is no Astoria when it comes to cream tea, but this certainly was the best of my …
those seven oaks in sevenoaks knole park
This time in England we stayed with friends in Sevenoaks, a little town 25 minutes with the train from central London – …
going local: delectable leeds castle in kent – enter the castle (pt.2)
The oldest parts of Leeds Castle are around 1000 years old, and yet the last owner, Lady Baillie, lived in the castle …
going local: fascinating leeds castle in kent (pt.1)
England, like few other European countries is just filled with history and old ruins, castles, houses and residences. I wish I had …
the english adventures are about to start
The summer adventure has begun. After a torturing flight where we almost got asked to leave the place as little miss C. …
going local: down the memory lane to hever castle in kent
Hever Castle in SouthEast England is a perfect destination on a warm summer day. Historically the place is known of being the childhood …