The Legend of the Welsh Black Mountains
Another spontaneous day trip and our Sunday drive took us to the beautiful South Wales. The day began with a…
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Pen Dinas Hillfort, Aberystwyth: A Walker’s Guide to an Ancient Summit
From the moment you arrive in Aberystwyth, Pen Dinas makes its presence felt. It’s the great hill to the south,…
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Olana NY State Historic Site – A Place for Imagination
As I stand overlooking the view of the Hudson Valley, I hear the tinkle of a girl’s laughter. I turn…
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King’s Landing – Dubrovnik
Any Game of Thrones’ geek worth their salt would get excited about a week in the ancient walled-city of King’s…
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Tokopah Falls Hike – Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is located in the eastern half of California. The closest town to the main entrance is located in…
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Marvels of Mamallapuram: A Journey into Ancient Indian Architecture
Nestled on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, Mamallapuram stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of ancient…
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A Swaledale walk – Keld to Muker river circular
A wonderful circular walk of approximately 6 miles in one of Britain’s most beautiful valleys, Swaledale. I find it to be…
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Stanton Moor and The Nine Ladies in the Derbyshire Dales
The Nine Ladies stone circle can be found on the northern end of Stanton Moor, an area of heathland in…
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The Wild Horses of Assateague Island
Assateague Island, a beautiful barrier island located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, is home to the infamous wild…
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Brough Castle – The history to a ruin
The Eden Valley, Cumbria is home to buildings old, great and historic ruin. A sign of the area’s past going…
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Glyndŵr’s Way, one of the quietest National Trails
Glyndŵr’s Way is one of the quietest National Trails and I’m at a loss to know why. Perhaps it’s the…
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Beyond the Postcard: A Guide to Experiencing the Real Venice
There is a moment, often just after dawn, when the mist still clings to the Grand Canal and the only…
