Tag: winter
Alaska in the Winter – Amazing Scenery
Most visitors come to Alaska in the summertime - seeing the land of the midnight sun, enjoying temperate climates, perhaps catching salmon. It is a...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Lake District
There is something about snowfall that triggers childlike excitement in most people. Those of us who love walking in the mountains are no different,...
Kirkenes and a Hike Toward the Russian Border
Whilst aboard the Hurtigruten, cruising around the magnificent coast of Arctic Circle Norway, you get to do some extremely interesting and refreshing excursions. I...
The North Cape – To The Top of Europe
I was aboard the Hurtigruten and had a whole plethora of excursions to take part in on our cruise around the Arctic coast of...
Brighton – A winter day trip
On a cold, foggy day, Brighton became a spontaneous destination for another of our regular day trips around the UK. The ancient settlement of...
Win Hill Pike – A snow covered pimple
Known locally as the Pimple, Win Hill Pike in the Derbyshire Peak District is a feature of the lovely Hope Valley area, a place...
When frost grips the garden
A lovely fresh cold morning and as the sun rose in the cold air it was time to wander out with the hounds. Monty...
Winter Magic Of The Black Forest
It is time again to take you on another journey via a gem of a friend on social media. I cannot wander everywhere at...
A Winter Woodland
First the snow came as a light dusting, like icing on the twigs and branches. Then overnight, the big flakes fell – snow on...
Cross Fell: A Dash To The Top Of The Pennines
It was a nice cool Sunday morning. Bacon butties in the making and coffee in hand. I had done a few walks very recently...
Winter Beauty Begins On The Old Man Of Coniston
A Monday morning, a fresh cold November morning. Frost producing clear blue skies above and a first bit of snow on the Lake District...
Spring Ahoy – Hiking In The Cool Sun
I just love waking up, peering out the curtains to see a gorgeous sunny day forming. Never worry about the temperature so early in...
Netherlands – A White Wonderland
I was lucky enough the other day to be arriving in the Netherlands, just as blue skies appeared after a snowfall. Even before I...
Winter On London’s Southbank
A trip to London wouldn’t be complete without a stroll along the Southbank. It is lovely at any time of year, with its cafés...
Winter Strolling By Surprise – Rothbury
Here I was, a quick trip up to Rothbury, Northumberland. Behold, the temperature dropped, the snow began to fall and my car... well... the...
