Where we stayed The George Hotel Devonshire Street Penrith Cumbria CA11 7SU www.lakedistricthotels.net 26-27th September 2015 Our Stay One of my partners birthday presents this year, was a weekend break at the George Hotel in Penrith, which I booked through Secret Escapes. Whilst I’ve been signed up to Secret Escapes for a while, this was…
Where We Went Talacre Beach Holiday Park Station Road Talacre Flintshire North Wales CH8 9RD www.darwinescapes.co.uk The Lowdown 10 minute walk across sand dunes to the fabulous Talacre Beach Modern 5 star facilities Go Active accredited Indoor pool and gym Bar and restaurant Static caravan holiday park Family friendly activity and entertainment programme Holidays start…
This weekend saw me finally bring my 40th birthday celebrations to a close. Not bad considered I’ve managed to milk the whole birthday thing since my special snowboarding holiday back in March, right through to now, the end of June. The weekend break was perfectly timed for a triple family celebration; my birthday, my parents…
Our Visit Friday 5th – Sunday 7th June 2015 Priced from £149 adult or £109 child fully catered + all activities with accommodation in the tent village Acorn Adventure Brecon Beacons The Lowdown Located a very short distance from the shore of Llangorse Lake, we stayed in one of the new glamping pods, and they…
Where We Went Twitchen House Holiday VillageMortehoeStation RoadWoolacombeEX34 7ES Need to know Countryside location close to the UKs best beach Medium sized park (one of 4 in the Woolacombe Bay area) 20 minute walk to the beach Indoor and outdoor pools plus a steam room & sauna Climbing wall, adventure golf, go karts, water walkers,…
What we tested Cebe Origins Ski Goggles in Lime £54.95 from Trekwear Technical Features Large fit Category 2 Lens 100% UVA / UVB protection Visible light – 39% Double lens Anti-fog treatment Vent filters in 3D mesh 50 mm strap for a secure fit Our Verdict The Cebe Origins Ski Goggles look amazing and despite…
When Alex over at the brilliant outdoors blog, Kayak Critic asked me for my top camping meal suggestions for an article he was putting together, I decided to draw on his area of expertise, and ask him a question of my own. Kayaking on a sheltered lake is enormous fun and relatively easy and safe…
What is it? Greta Ladies Ski Jacket In Teal £139.99 Now £29.99 Mountain Warehouse Features Waterproof and breathable Fully taped seams Detachable hood Adjustable cuffs Snow gaiters at the waist Underarm ventilation zips Multiple pockets including two front zipped pockets, one zipped chest pocket, internal MP3, goggle and mobile phone pocket with one lift pass…
The Lowdown Fell End Holiday Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria pureleisuregroup.com Camping pods £40 per night Electric light, heater and power socket No tent pitches 5 star holiday park Tourers & motorhomes Static caravans Indoor swimming pool & gym Kids play area Shop, bar and restaurant Secluded woodland location The entrance to Fell End Holiday Park Our…
Could this be it? The moment we finally come to realise just how ludicrous our addiction to technology really is? The story, Man glued to his phone misses rare humpback whale sighting, was reported by the Telegraph on February 5th 2015. The article was paired with a perfectly captured picture, that beautifully illustrates the modern…
Solo travel changed my life and transformed my understanding of myself and I now love traveling alone. Here I share my experience and solo travel tips.
Perhaps wanderlust is genetically coded into me, partly as a result of my mixed heritage. I am equal parts Burmese, English and I am half Jamaican. Brought up by white working class parents with middle class values, I feel nothing but British through and through. That said, hearing tales from my much loved, and still…