staycation wanderlust – fitness and fun locally
I have noticed that whereas our children (and many people say the same about their offspring) love to be taken to amusement …
visiting dunstaffnage castle and chapel ruins in scotland
There certainly are differences between ruins and ruins when it comes to castles – some being just a few scattered stones remaining, …
a relaxing day in dinefrw castle in wales
Welcome to explore Dinefrw in Llandello, Wales – one of the best National Trust properties we have visited by far: the location …
off the beaten path on the coast of valencia on #igtravelthursday
A quick trip to Spain to enjoy the sunshine, warm sea and good food. Not the most typical beach holiday though as …
going local: an enchanted day at groombridge place gardens
A sunny Sunday afternoon is the perfect day to discover Groombridge Place gardens – there is something for everyone, but especially so …
instagram travel through england’s kent with #igtravelthursday
Welcome to touring parts of the garden of England, my home county Kent. Kent is a truly beautiful place full of …
iconic white cliffs of dover
There is something so old-fashioned and romantic about lighthouses, and when you enjoy a cream tea in one using rose-painted porcelain cups, …
around beijing – a picnic by the silver pagodas
I think it’s time to write a few more stories about China as we visited so many beautiful places and did a …
an afternoon in riverhill himalayan gardens
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is a little hidden gem, hard to believe that it’s just minutes away from our house. This beautiful private …
buildings dens
The hot ticket item of the summer for kids is the National Trust’s booklet “50 Things to Do Before You’re 11 3/4” …