Staying with my aunt and uncle in my home county of Essex, we have discovered the wonders of the area.
While wondering around a place … Read more
Dodging storms on Cornwall’s sunny seaside
I went to Cornwall. A place that has been on my bucket list for yonks.
Driving from Bournemouth to Cornwall was a journey that turned … Read more
The Purbecks: Cliffs, coves and Old Harry Rocks
Another beautiful day was not wasted on us. We took a drive out to the Purbeck district.
An absolutely stunning area in Dorset with wide … Read more
Bournemouth: Sandbanks, seafood and clifftops
My lovely boyfriend drove us seven hours from Scotland to Bournemouth, where our first day was full of sun, beaches and ponies.
Bournemouth is a … Read more
Characters of a humble, historic town
Today I ventured to East Lothian in Scotland, to a fishing town called North Berwick. A humble seaside town of fish and chip shops and … Read more
Up in the clouds: Scottish Highlands (Part 2)
Up in the clouds: Scottish Highlands (Part 1)
A beautiful few days were spent in the Scottish Highlands.
Nestled between the mountains in the town of Fort William, was a candy pink observatory … Read more
Culture shock on the streets of Edinburgh
Having gone into Edinburgh city a few times this week, I have observed a couple of interesting quirks of the place.
The first major observation … Read more
Glass and class in Glasgow
If Edinburgh is a posh art student, then Glasgow is her worldly-wise big brother.
Glasgow is rugged with beautiful buildings, and high-streets that appeared to … Read more
Watching Edinburgh from Arthur’s Seat
Unless you live in New Zealand, you can’t appreciate the tiny-town syndrome of the place. Having come half way across the world, I was met … Read more