St Andrews Lakes in Kent, or the Blue Lake, as locals call it, is so tucked away in the village of Halling, you’d never guess it’s there.
Hidden away from the busy roads in Medway, lies an emerald blue lake where peals of laughter replace the blare of horns.… Continue reading
Visiting Semuc Champey is a big decision when planning your Guatemla trip itenerary. Getting there is…complicated.
Ultimately, I decided to go for it and now have fond memories of this special place.
For me, the name “Semuc Champey” evokes memories of lounging lazily in limestone pools…body, mind and soul relishing the aqua therapy.… Continue reading
Public art works in London are guaranteed to arouse your emotions. Installations are fun, quirky and completely unorthodox.
They are also an easy find. As you wander around the city, you are guaranteed to come face-to-face with one or several whimsical pieces.… Continue reading
Exploring bridges across the UK is a fascinating activity. It goes well beyond an appreciation for great architecture. You’re also getting history lessons, seeing how local communities use them in fitness regimes, and of course, there’s the brilliant photo opportunities.
With so many unique architectural styles, it is tough to pinpoint just which ones are the UK’s most beautiful bridges.… Continue reading
Good Friday in San Miguel de Allende is an excellent place to start if you want to get a good look at how Mexico celebrates Easter. The most poignant moments in the city’s Semana Santa (“Holy Week”) celebrations occur on this day.… Continue reading
“Viking coastal trail? Sounds like a beast of a ride…” My tone conveys the trepidation I feel. Will’s suggestion certainly does not sound like what I had in mind when proposing we grab our bikes and take a daytrip to the Kent coast.… Continue reading
“Were you si-lent or were you si-lenced?” asks Oprah. Like an orchestra conductor before a musical canvas, she makes an elegant brushstroke gesture as the question is produced.
The rhythm is slow.
The carefully enunciated words dance in the air before landing on surprised ears.… Continue reading
Going to see the seals at Horsey Beach in Norfolk is certainly not your typical reason to head to the coast. This beach visit does not come with colourful beach huts and sun loungers.
Instead, picture yourself with a front row seat to an incredible wildlife spectacle where the action unfolds on a sandy stage on the Norfolk coast.… Continue reading
If you are dreading going back to work after the holidays, you aren’t alone. Many come down with what might be best described as “a bad case of the Sunday Scaries.”
Except, the Sunday Scaries are not typically preceded by a couple weeks of uninhibited freedoms.… Continue reading
London Christmas walking tours have a certain outcome: they fire up your festive spirit.
The holiday mood doesn’t sweep over me as fast as it used to. But stepping out into that chilly December night air and taking a walk to see London in Christmas glory fixes that.… Continue reading
