Penrith Castle: How a Future King Built His Palace in a War Zone
There’s a peculiar feeling you get standing amidst the ruins of Penrith Castle. On one side, the fells of the…
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The Growing Of The Great Tits
Great Tits, known scientifically as Parus major, are small, charismatic songbirds that captivate bird lovers and researchers alike. With their…
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Ashness Bridge And Surprise View Above
The view of Ashness Bridge with Skiddaw in the backdrop is one of the most iconic views in the Lake…
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Azerbaijan – Up to Laza and the frozen waterfalls
Whilst in the Gusar region of course we had to go look at some of the mesmerising local scenery. From…
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A Walk Up Cat Bells – A Favourite Of Many
A climb of Cat Bells, or as some call it Catbells, is a walk that every Lake District lover has…
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Azerbaijan – Luxury and skiing at Shahdag
It was time to head out of Baku again and back up to the north and the mountains, in the…
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Azerbaijan – Shirvanshahs’ Palace of Baku
Nestled in the heart of Baku, the marvelous Shirvanshah Palace stands as a testament to Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage. With…
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Drive up high to the remote village of Xinaliq – Azerbaijan
In the north of Azerbaijan, in the mountainous region of Quba, is one of the highest, most remote villages in…
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The Cuisine and Dining In Azerbaijan
As far as travelling with food in mind, Azerbaijan cuisine is up there in the top of my list of…
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Azerbaijan – Opera and Ballet Theatre Baku
Well, I think we all know now that I do love travelling to Azerbaijan. Not many places I have been…
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A walk from Smardale – a viaduct, a gill and natural beauty
Just a few miles west of Kirkby Stephen is the village of Smardale. It is to here that I have…
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To The Nine Standards from Kirkby Stephen
If you are in the hills and villages around the Upper Eden Valley and have looked southwards to the area…
