It was a bit rainy but we fancied a trip out to somewhere different, that we hadn't been to before and had heard great things about Pegwell Bay in Sandwich so we thought we would | Continue reading
Cromer on the Norfolk coast is the destination for many holidaymakers, and its locally caught crab is said to be delicious. The Pier at Cromer is one of only a handful remaining on the UK’s | Continue reading
By the village of West Burton, Yorkshire, there is a beautiful spot, a small waterfall on the beck known as West Burton Falls. Or more commonly referred to as Cauldron Falls. I was passing through | Continue reading
Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and The Bronx. To a rookie traveller, New York is an intimidating place to travel and can be very overwhelming. In my first weekend off from summer camp, I took the | Continue reading
I've been wanting to go to Dover Castle for ages, I've always loved Castles and history and both of our children have been with their schools but I had never had time to go, so | Continue reading
I had great plans for Montenegro. The wild country of Europe, home to enchanted mountains and vast national parks, it would be a perfect venue for some adventuring I had thought. There would be hiking | Continue reading
Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales, is absolutely one of my favourite valleys. Not only does it provide stunning scenery and walks but there is an endless amount of things to see and do. Followers of | Continue reading
I've always loved Margate. It's got lovely sandy beaches and a great shopping area. It's great fun for a day out with the children or just to have a walk along the seafront. Margate is | Continue reading
North Derbyshire will always be one of my favourite places to walk, and that is the reason for deciding to write about one of the walks I have so often returned to. I’ve visited the | Continue reading
The Summer is over, Autumn is here and Winter is on the way. Here in the UK that means plenty of rain, plenty of puddles and plenty of mud on hikes and dog walks especially. You | Continue reading
Veganism is on the rise. With this comes a flurry a new plant based food options. Lately, I’ve been eating out probably more than I should so here are some of my favourite vegan ‘junk | Continue reading
I've been to Broadstairs a few times to deliver cakes but never really had the time to look around, so the first chance I got, I dusted off my walking boots and headed over to | Continue reading
Looking for a stopping point on a journey up north, I came across Wightwick Manor, an impressive looking Victorian manor house on the outskirts of Wolverhampton. Wightwick was built by wealthy Woverhampton-based paint manufacturer Theodore Maunder. | Continue reading
Where to start? So much has been written about Petra its tricky to know what more can be said. Everyone is familiar with the Indianan Jones movie of the arrival through the Siq and the | Continue reading
If you have been following me on social media you will quite probably know that I have been spending a lot of time recently with my new companion and future adventure companion. A puppy Border | Continue reading
At the end of July, I decided to go whinberry picking. I had fortunately booked the hottest week of the year off work (more luck than judgement) and needed to get outdoors for some fresh | Continue reading
When you think of Brownsea Island, you tend to think of two things; scouting and red squirrels. Set in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset, this island is a rare haven for our native mammals | Continue reading
I love cinnamon in anything, one of my all time favourite cakes is a carrot cake! This one is super moist, mostly due to the large proportion of carrot and the added fruit. I’ve never | Continue reading
Our family day out began as a spontaneous trip to discover an area we’d not previously stopped long enough to explore, usually we would only pass through Sutton Bridge to reach another destination. Little did | Continue reading
After spending a day or two on the Thai islands of Koh Samui or Ko Pha Ngan then your senses will persuade you that you have arrived in paradise. These beautiful tropical islands, with their | Continue reading
Wandering through Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, you may have glanced up to the hills and seen Kirkcarrion, a circular clump of trees on a pronounced hilltop, silhouetted against the sky. The trees are not that old | Continue reading
Looking to escape from the daily grind for a few hours, a friend suggested that we meet up at Snelsmore Common, near Newbury, Berkshire for a catch-up and an explore with our cameras (both being | Continue reading
Most people taking a trip down to London would get excited about visiting Buckingham Palace or riding the London Eye, but if you’re vegan and as much of a foodie as I am, you’re likely | Continue reading
The Blackpool Grand Theatre is celebrating its 125th birthday this year and as part of the celebrations they have formed their own theatre company, Blackpool Grand productions Ltd. And I was honoured to be invited | Continue reading
It was time to jump in the motorhome and head for a weekend of adventure in the Lake District. And it was about time I headed back to one of England's most beautiful valleys, Ullswater. | Continue reading
Millers Dale holds many lovely memories, it is also preserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the river Wye running through the valley, Derbyshire. Twin viaducts which are local landmarks span the valley | Continue reading
The valleys of County Durham are beautiful and yet amazingly quiet to enjoy some wonderful walks. Baldersdale is one such beautiful valley with the River Balder running down through three reservoirs, Balderhead, Blackton and Hury. It | Continue reading
Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge with all their gritstone magic are favourite locations of mine and nearly always get a visit when I go on a trip to the Peak District. When I go to | Continue reading
Lockerbie, a gateway to Scotland and a gateway to the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway. The Best Western Dryfesdale Country House Hotel was a unique find I must say. Set in a glorious location with views | Continue reading
The implication for motivation is vast and just as Newton’s principles can help us explain our physical environment, motivation principles can enable us to understand our social surroundings and a basic human nature to be | Continue reading
Every now and again, it’s good to go on an adventure and Comic-Con is undeniably that, especially if you join in the fun and dress up, you won’t feel at all out of place I | Continue reading
Katsu curries (even vegan ones) are becoming increasing common in restaurants and supermarkets, but if you glace at the nutritional information, more than likely you’ll be shocked at how many calories and how much oil | Continue reading
My good Friend Paul The Baldhiker asked me to write a short article here on the Mental Health benefits of getting into the ‘Great Outdoors’ and letting the fresh air (if you have any ;) | Continue reading
I have always had a strong connection to North Wales from spending many ‘staycations’ on Anglesey as a kid and driving through the stunningly picturesque, yet dramatic landscape of the Ogwen Valley between Bethedsa and | Continue reading
Back in May this year I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to this stunning part of Sicily with my mother. We were on one of our breaks away again and staying in the | Continue reading
Ever since I went to Florida with my family when I was little, I've been a bit obsessed with cinnamon rolls. I remember passing by a shop that sold them and being hypnotized by the | Continue reading
Paul, What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? A question that I am so often asked when on social media or out walking with friends or groups. It is a burning question | Continue reading
When you think of Devon you often think of sandy beaches, the Jurassic coastline and family-friendly days out. Wanting to do something a bit different with our family holiday this year, we looked at different | Continue reading
So today I decided I was going to bag another 2 Wainwrights, it’s becoming a bit addictive this Wainwright bagging!! I’d always wanted to get Sheffield Pike added to the list as I’ve seen so | Continue reading
Brimham Rocks are situated around 11 miles from Harrogate on the North Yorkshire Moors and they are one of the most interesting natural landscapes in the north of England. They provide an interesting and fun | Continue reading
Everyone has a few staple dinners that they come back to at least once a week, for me it’s this one, Green Lentil Curry. Very cheap, easy to make, filling and tasty! Most of us | Continue reading
Sparkling red wine? It has certainly come a long way from the old too sweet cheap wine of the past. In fact so much so that McGuigan Black Label Shiraz has quickly become a favourite | Continue reading
When staying in Orlando, you often think of Disney and Universal Studios and their theme parks. Sure, my holiday was to Florida was to involve a lot of this but I also wanted to take | Continue reading
Derwent Edge as you might imagine, overlooks the Derwent valley in Derbyshire and the walk includes some beautiful scenery. There are several routes up to the edge, some easier walking than others. It is a | Continue reading
When I decided to go vegan about 3 years ago, never did I think that I’d be creating a recipe with both the words “vegan” and “cheese” in the title! The “cheese” is actually mostly | Continue reading
Recently I decided it was time to upgrade my drone for my travel and social photography. I went up to the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Of course a big purchase like this is not to | Continue reading
Doe Park Caravan Site is situated in Teesdale, Durham, and this is one of my favourite valleys to explore from. A great motorhome adventure there needed a great base to start from and Doe Park | Continue reading
Our family trip from Nottingham by bus was a spontaneous one, and that’s just how I like it, Southwell is a lovely place to visit and we had the perfect weather for a day out. | Continue reading