A Magical Christmas in Strasbourg
Strasbourg is home to one of the oldest and most famous Christmas Markets in the whole of Europe. From late November until the end of December, the city is transformed – and it now attracts…
Thailand – Railay Beach Vibes And Sunset
Once in a while you visit a place that just feels ‘special’ and Railay Beach in Krabi, Thailand is one of those special places. The beach itself is vast and sandy, set against a dramatic…
Hiking ‘Dragon Crest’ Mountain in Thailand
I knew hiking a mountain forest in 98% humidity in Thailand was going to be a challenge. I also knew that it would be slow-going, as there would be so many photo opportunities! It would…
The Secret Lagoon of Hong Island
After visiting the incredible white powder beach of Hong Island, our boat then headed back out to sea and we started to cruise along the rocky coastline. We were looking for a narrow entrance in…
Exploring Paradise… Thailand’s Hong Island
The traditional Thai long tail boat moored up on the beach and the captain beckoned us to climb aboard. Wading out through the warm sea, I did my best to hold my camera bag high…
Walking with Butterflies
In the Summer months, just in time for the school holidays; the Natural History Museum in London opens its doors to a wonderful butterfly house. Here is a place where dedicated staff make it their…
A Walk on the Wild Side…. In London’s Southwark Woods
I recently visited a pocket of London that remains wonderfully ‘wild’. A ‘secret’ woodland that delights local people and visitors alike. Locals have named them Southwark Woods – referring to an area of trees, wildflower…
Wiltshire: traditional village charm of Teffont
I arrived in Teffont, a quaint little village nestled in the beautiful Nadder Valley in Wiltshire. As I drove through slowly, I knew I would have to take some photos before the sun set on…
A Walk Along The River Ogmore and Merthyr Mawr
On a hot summer’s day I took a gentle walk along the River Ogmore and the village of Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend in South Wales. Wales is ‘the land of my fathers’ and will always be…
The Water Lilies of Wisley
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley in Surrey is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. It is home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in the world. With…
London’s Vauxhall Park – A Hidden Gem
I arrived in Vauxhall earlier than expected. Usually it is a very busy part of South London, but today it was uncharacteristically quiet. It was a ‘Bank Holiday Monday’ and most people were probably still…
The Beauty of Ferns
A fern is a class of plants that reproduce via spores, not flowers nor seeds. The stem is underground rhizome in most fern varieties. Some of the more primitive ferns have an above-ground stem with…