A Day in Kyoto, Japan
I had the pleasure of embarking on a captivating journey through the enchanting city of Kyoto, where ancient traditions meet…
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Exploring Bali
Bali is a beautiful place. That is a simple and succinct summary but it as true as it is concise….
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Tan Hill Inn, The Highest Pub in Britain
We were thinking of somewhere to have lunch and was in the area of the Upper Eden Valley. I wanted…
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Orrest Head – Wainwright’s First Lakeland Fell
The views of the Lake District from the top of Orrest Head are stunning. Yet the effort to get up…
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Blackwell – The Arts and Crafts House by Mackay Hugh Ballie Scott
On a wet August Bank Holiday Sunday in the English Lake District (I know it’s hard to believe) we took…
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Barmouth, Wales – Experiences and Sunsets
On a holiday to Wales a few years ago we went for a day trip to Barmouth and during that…
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Morocco – Caravane Cafe in Essaouira
In the heart of Essaouira, Morocco, just off Avenue de l’Istiqlal, in the jewellery quarter, is a gem of a…
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A Walk Up Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
Standing above Edinburgh is an unmissable sight, a group of hills that sit alone, rising out of the ground prominently,…
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Fowey, A Whistle Stop Tour – A Real Cornish Joy
A whistle-stop tour of Fowey. For us this meant a wander through steep meandering lanes, some gorgeous harbour views looking across the Fowey estuary…
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Tempo Perso, Edinburgh – Where Italy Meets Scotland
It’s just gone 8.40pm on a Saturday evening in August. We’re in Edinburgh and we are hungry. We’re hungry, and a…
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A Walk Over Blackstone Edge and Views Beyond Rochdale
Blackstone Edge and the walks along the Pennines around it are a favourite haunt of mine. In pages past I…
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A Walk To Devil’s Pulpit, Overlooking Tintern Abbey
In the heart of the Wye Valley is Devil’s Pulpit, a rocky outcrop amongst the trees that affords spectacular views…
