July in the UK. This means festival season is well underway across the country. On top of that, new events certainly keep popping up on the music calendar. It’s great to see the range of genres represented – even Americana and Country Music have landed on the scene.… Continue reading
“Should I join the Wimbledon Queue this year?”
Hopping into a big ‘ol queue to nab same-day tickets to a Grand Slam tournament is certainly unconventional, isn’t it? You won’t find this option to nab same-day tickets at the Australian Open, nor Roland Garros, nor the US Open.… Continue reading
Isle of Portland tends to be an elusive stop for visitors to Dorset. Which is exactly why I’ve decided to explore it for the day.
Perhaps it’s the isolated location, sitting there all by itself just beyond Weymouth. Or, maybe it simply gets overlooked because most people can’t help but make a beeline to popular spots along the gorgeous Jurassic Coast.… Continue reading
“Good to see you again guys!”
My audience is a field of sheep; an oblivious crowd but that doesn’t deter me from waving happily to every one of ‘em. It feels so very, very good to be back in the North.… Continue reading
Today was a day of firsts. The first groundbreaking event to occur was…I hiked in rain for the first time. Backpack on, rain pummelling down – the whole shebang.
Oh, England.
More importantly, it’s my first multi-day hike. I’m walking the Cotswold Way.… Continue reading
Roseberry Topping hill is a standout landmark in North Yorkshire.It is by no means the tallest peak in the North York Moors, but its unique appearance certainly puts it on its own special pedestal.
And while impressive to look at from the road, the experience of climbing to the hill summit for the view is even sweeter.… Continue reading
Hassocks to Lewes walk in Sussex is a classic route in the South Downs National Park. If you’re looking for a serene and relatively easy day hike in the South Downs, then the Hassocks to Lewes walk should be right up your alley.… Continue reading
Climbing those endless steep slopes on the Box Hill Hike will earn you a nice bragging right. You’ve aced one of the Surrey Three Peaks – Box Hill, Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill.
For those serious about boosting your step count, this could be it.… Continue reading
Discovering places such as the fishing village of Staithes on the Yorkshire coast has been a highlight of my summer in the UK. What is surprising to me is how little I hear folks rave about this coastal section of England (never, actually).… Continue reading
Chess Valley Walk is a beautiful route through the Chilterns countryside. Think rolling hills and lush green meadows. The land is damp and fertile, courtesy of River Chess. Wildlife love it here. And so will you.
Being in the Chiltern Hills feels like you’re hours away from the bustling city of London.… Continue reading
