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
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
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
“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
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
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
Oh, sheep! You have finally made it to the Cotswolds. Yes, it truly is as gorgeous as everyone claims.
The main draws of the Cotswolds are the limestone architecture, and the incredibly lush landscape.
An idyllic stroll through any of the sleepy villages will take you past the distinctive wooden doors of pubs, tea rooms, bakeries and confectionery shops.… Continue reading
GoBoat is an incredibly fun way to explore London on the water. Floating viewpoints offering fresh glimpses into parts of the city that have been unknown to you until now.
I opted to take a GoBoat from their Paddington starting point on an evening in Autumn.… Continue reading
Three Mills Island is as unusual as it is fascinating. It is a place where historic London meets modern renaissance.
Its presence is announced by two large quaint mills. It’s easy to imagine that they are time machines – to set your sights on them is to travel to another era.… Continue reading
