The charm of the Lake District
“One place suits one person, another place suits another person. For my part, I prefer to live in the country, like Timmy Willie.” – Beatrix Potter The Peter Rabbit author fell […]
Tag: countryside
Unwind in the Welsh valleys
THERE’S something relaxing and refreshing about a weekend away in the countryside. Somewhere to breathe in the fresh clean air surrounded by beautiful, green scenery everywhere you look, and to […]
Plitvice Lakes: Gorgeous all year round
SET among Croatia’s beautiful unspoiled countryside is the Plitvice Lakes National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Despite visiting Zagreb in winter this park was still on my to-do […]
Kefalonia: Visiting in the off-season
THERE’S not many places in Europe you can visit at the end of October and still be guaranteed warmth and sunshine. But the Greek islands, as well as being a […]
Driving in Denmark – the happier side of life
THE tiny cobbled streets of a busy Danish city like Odense is enough to make you smile. The colourful houses look like they should belong in a fairytale and the […]
All the fun of a Newquay “palace”
IN my quest to visit more of the British coasts I found my way to Newquay. The town has become a favourite in the summer with stag and hen parties, […]
Inca Trail: An unforgettable experience
NERVOUS, excited and apprehensive of what the Inca Trail would bring, I had waited for this moment for weeks. I had spent ages thinking about what to pack and how […]
Iguazu Falls – A Water Wonder World
THE visit to Iguazu was one of the main things I was looking forward to most on the trip.But even I didn’t understand just how amazing it would be until […]