Australia on the cheap – Don’t even try!

ByJen Lowthrop

…earth … that’s Oz for sure! I will return when my bank balance allows it! Free sunsets To give you an idea of costs, here are a few of the bank breakers in Australia. Bottle of house wine in average bar – $38 Schooner (3/4ish of a pint) of light beer – $8 Greyhound bus from Melbourne to Canberra – $65 Can of coke in newsagent – $1.80 Simple pasta meal in average café/pub – $18 A white chocolate and passion fruit scone from Bakers Delight – $1.90…

Creativity and new friends at the Blognix Retreat

Creativity and new friends at the Blognix Retreat

ByJen Lowthrop

…got down on paper: Sound quality is more important than image quality – research has proven this we’re told. The start of your video title is more weighted than the second half, so get the important stuff out first. Don’t forget to add your social links to your description under your YouTube channel. Tags aren’t shown on YouTube but they do work for search, so get tagging on every video! You can make clickable links to other YouTube videos at the…

The Aspinall Foundation: An African safari one hour from London

The Aspinall Foundation: An African safari one hour from London

ByJen Lowthrop

…ike you were in a tent. They don’t cut any corners with dinner either. The communal lodge next to the tents, has a large log fire, comfy sofas and a big round open fire where they cooked a huge piece of mouth-watering fillet steak and four-meat sausages (yes that’s one sausage made from beef, pork, chicken and lamb). You certainly don’t go hungry, the ‘eat as much as you like’ three course meal has so many amazing options for each course I found m…

The Best Wild Swimming Spots in Youlgreave, Peak District

The Best Wild Swimming Spots in Youlgreave, Peak District

ByJen Lowthrop

…outside, but it’s a proper swimming pool. Looking for more wild swimming inspiration? I highly recommend the book ‘The Outdoor Swimming Guide‘* with hundreds of wild swimming spots and lidos across England, Scotland and Wales. *This is an affiliate link, I earn a small commission if you buy via this link, though it won’t cost you any extra. You would also be supporting small bookshop owners rather than the big nasty Am**on! Other posts you might l…

The 8 best Asian restaurants in rural Derbyshire

The 8 best Asian restaurants in rural Derbyshire

ByJose Walbank

…se from, including ample options for vegan and gluten-free diners. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClI65IPLDxw/ 2. Sushi Kaji There’s a reason why we named Kaji as Derbyshire’s best sushi restaurant (albeit, admittedly, the only sushi restaurant we’ve found in Derbyshire so far!).  Sushi Kaji is one of Buxton’s newest restaurant additions, and we’re delighted to see it! The menu features a wide range of sushi and starters, alongside hot mains.  The su…

What to pack for a trip to Scotland in the Summer

What to pack for a trip to Scotland in the Summer

ByJen Lowthrop

…tays and not a lot else. It’s secluded, quiet and oh so beautiful. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqp5p05lfDF/ When we visited we stayed at Camusblathen, which was a short drive outside of Knoydart. The cottage was dog friendly and you get use of the cottages car during your stay to get in and out of the village, if you don’t want to walk!. So are you all packed and ready to go? Let me know if there is anything else I should add to the list for what…