…Anna’s hen so if you have any cool ideas for Derbyshire hen do then give me a shout 🙂 This post was in partnership with Expedia who have this awesome collection of tips and treats for hen and stag dos on their new Hen Hub. Other posts you might like A perfect luxury retreat in the Yorkshire Dales The Lake District Three Peak’s Challenge – Everything you need to know Three Short walks around Chatsworth…
…rd of the archipelago in the Atlantic, that forms part of Portugal, but I knew very little about it. We received our itinerary and I was instantly excited by the big list of visits to Natural swimming pools and hot springs in São Miguel. If you’re a regular reader of my blog you will know I love wild swimming and will take any opportunity to swim in the sea. Even if it’s the middle of winter in the UK. There is something that just feels far more t…
…d to swimming outdoors and in cooler water then I can highly recommend the New Bath Hotel Lido in Matlock Bath. It is naturally heated by an underwater spring (which means it’s not that warm) and is beautiful clear, non-chlorinated, water and I absolutely love it there. How do I get to Three Shires Head? – Circular loop walk So there are a few different walks you can take to get there, but for me a circular walk of about 4 miles walk a perfect lit…
…can only open once you have been on the plane for (say) a few hours. Buy a new album by a musician you love or quite simply think of the time on the plane as an opportunity to draft a few emails or write to-do lists. Once you have something to look forward to on the flight itself (and not just once you step off the plane), you may even find yourself feeling impatient to get on that plane! Get prior experience Sometimes, feelings of anxiety before…
…s the year isn’t over yet, but of course I am already making plans for the New Year. 2017 is going to be a good one, of that I am certain, and as always it will be a year of change. I have a house to renovate, another business to set up and of course much much more of the world to explore. Here are a few of the top things on my list for 2017. Photograph my way around Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands I absolutely loved my visit to Guatemala and Be…
…’, I sometimes feel like ‘Eat Pray Love’ where each country signifies some new way I found myself. In fact my three countries beginning with ‘I’ (two of which are the same as in Eat Pray Love) are all about fun. Where do I have the most fun! Italy, India and… yup you guessed it… Iceland! I have twice been to visit Iceland and each time have been blown away by its uniqueness and the friendliness of its people. Last time I visited Iceland I even got…
…ms are a must-see. Whilst you are in Oslo, don’t miss out on the fantastic new skyline, the Radisson Tower, where you will get a 360-degree view of the entire city. It’s well worth a visit. Scandinavian food The food in Norway is certainly unique. You can sample the lamb’s head, meat soup, or softened fish cooked in water and served with bacon. The Norwegian salmon is the best fish that’s served in every restaurant in the country. Before you book…
