When things go wrong. To quote Robbie Burns “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This is a story of when things go wrong. And that’s certainly […]
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Surrey Oaks Newdigate
The Surrey Oaks Newdigate. I’ve been aware of the Surrey Oaks for a long time and I’d even been in there once before. The occasion being, I picked up a […]
Sicily Gallery
Sicily Gallery A few photos from Sicily including Catania, Taormina and Mt Etna Disclaimer: In short, some of the links on this site are affiliate links. These […]
Father Teds’s House
Father Teds’s House. Ah, craggy island! But actually Father Teds’s House is not on an island, it’s on mainland Ireland. The Island of Ireland. When I first saw it thought […]
Mexico Gallery
Mexico Gallery A few of my favourite photos from the Tulum Mexico trip. below the gallery are specific posts featuring the images, Just click on the links to visit the […]
Things to see in Coventry
Things to see in Coventry. Okay, to be honest, wasn’t massively thrilled with the idea of going to Coventry. I didn’t think there would be that many things to see […]
Hotel Trieste Catania
Hotel Trieste Catania. Ahhh, the Hotel Trieste Catania. I was trying to do my Sicily trip as cheap as possible. It was sort of a nostalgia-themed trip! Not that I […]
The Mill at Elstead
The Mill at Elstead Surrey. The Mill at Elstead is a 16th Century building with a charming pub inside. Set on the River Wey near Elstead the mill is only […]
Black Horse Nuthurst
Black Horse Nuthurst. The Black Horse Nuthurst is a village in West Sussex and is one of those delightful hidden places you can find scattered through Sussex. The village itself […]
Leith Hill Place
Leith Hill Place. Owned by the National Trust, and very much a work in progress, Leith Hill Place is a large house on the south slopes of Leith Hill just […]
Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia
Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia. The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia was in a brilliant location for exploring Snowdonia National Park. It literally is the base of Mount Snowdon in the village […]
Conwy Falls
Conwy Falls. Conwy Falls or Rhaeadr Y Graig Lwyd is a waterfall in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. Well signposted by the side of the A5 south of the town, the falls […]
Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed
Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed. The second in my waterfall series is the Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed. Perhaps the most accessible of the three waterfalls in my Snowdonia Waterfalls series, there are proper […]
Weald and Downland Living Museum
Weald and Downland Living Museum. The Weald and Downland Living Museum, nestled on the South Downs in West Sussex, is a great day out! There is an awful lot to […]
Ceunant Mawr Waterfall
Ceunant Mawr Waterfall. Ceunant Mawr waterfall in Llanberis, North Wales is a great waterfall to visit and the price is right! Free! Also, it was probably the best of the […]
The Ship Inn Tresaith
The Ship Inn Tresaith. The great thing about this pub is the view. I’ve stayed all over the world but this has something unique about it! This was one of […]
Things to see in Catania
Things to see in Catania While Catania in Sicily isn’t bursting with things to do, there are a few good things to see in Catania. Fish Market The favourite of […]
Things to do in Taormina
Things to do in Taormina. When looking for Things to do in Taormina, the beauty of the town is one of its most striking features. Perching on a hill overlooking […]
Chequers Inn Rowhook
Chequers Inn Rowhook. The Chequers Inn Rowhook, just off the A29 south of Ockley, has some fabulous history and some great food. Even, allegedly, a couple of ghosts knocking about […]
Bus from Catania to Taormina
How to get the Bus from Catania to Taormina. How to get the Bus from Catania to Taormina is not as easy as it might first appear. Italy is famous […]
Tulum Ruins
Tulum Ruins. For things to do in Tulum, the Mayan Tulum ruins take some beating. Being a bit of a history geek, I can honestly say it was my favourite […]
Steak House Catania
Steak House Catania. It’s not often I rave about a restaurant, but the Steak House Catania is worth the rave. Visually, an unimposing restaurant but looking delightful all the same, […]
Visit to Mount Etna
Visit to Mount Etna. Mount Etna in Sicily is Italy’s highest volcano and one of the most active in the world. Currently 3323 metres, it’s exact height changes with every […]
Best Cenotes Tulum (My Top 3 Cenotes in Tulum)
Best Cenotes Tulum (My Top 3 Cenotes in Tulum) Best Cenotes Tulum – Mexico is an amazing place, with warm tropical evenings surrounded by birdsong, picture-postcard sunrises, great food and, […]
Bus from Catania to Etna
How to get the Bus from Catania to Etna. How to get the Bus from Catania to Etna is not as straight forward as it seems. Italy is famous for […]
Car Wash Cenote
Car Wash Cenote. If you have ever had a hankering to swim in a giant fish tank, and to be honest why wouldn’t you? Then I’ve got just the place […]
Rhododendron Gardens Leith Hill
Rhododendron Gardens Leith Hill. I’ve always liked the Rhododendron Gardens Leith Hill. And I have found as I have got older that I like them even more. Now, I’m not […]
Cenote Choo-Ha
Cenote Choo-Ha. From above ground, Cenote Choo-Ha is not much to look at. There is a jungle hut, slightly reminiscent of a guerilla fighters hideout! Also, there are some basic […]
Coba Ruins
Coba Ruins near Tulum in Mexico. Do you want to lose a couple of kilos? Climbing the pyramid at Coba Ruins could be the answer. At least that is how […]
Gran Cenote Tulum
Gran Cenote Tulum. Gran Cenote Tulum, sometimes incorrectly called Grand Cenote is one of those places you just have to visit. I’d heard about Cenotes on a nature documentary many […]
The Sian Ka’an at Grand Tulum
The Sian Ka’an at Grand Tulum. Tropical beach? Check. Turquoise waters? Check. In fact, add in any other cliches you want to evoke an image of a gorgeous hotel on […]
How many electrical devices do you take on holiday?
How many electrical devices do you take on holiday?. Okay, the question is How many electrical devices do you take on holiday? I’m just packing my bags for Mexico just […]
Tromso Gallery
Tromso Gallery. Brilliant in all respects but colder than a Politicians’ heart, Tromso was a fantastic adventure! Here are a few of my favourite photos from my Tromso Gallery. Also, […]
How to see the Northern Lights
How to see the Northern Lights. How to see the Northern Lights or perhaps more accurately how to greatly increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights! Of course, being […]
Sydspissen Hotel Tromso
Sydspissen Hotel. If you are looking for somewhere to stay, the Sydspissen Hotel Tromso is certainly worth a look. Overlooking Telegrafbukta Beach, the Sydspissen Hotel Tromso is just a 5-minute […]
Rocket Kiosk Tromso
Rocket Kiosk Tromso. The Rocket Kiosk Tromso is Norway’s smallest pub that also serves Reindeer hotdogs! Okay, firstly, if you are in Tromso, you have to visit this! It’s brilliantly […]
In Search of the Northern Lights
In Search of the Northern Lights. In Search of the Northern Lights – I’ve wanted to see the Northern lights for a long time. We’ve all seen the pictures of the […]
The Star Inn Rusper
The Star Inn Rusper. Looking for a pub to hide in? The Star Inn Rusper could be just the place! Originally built in 1486 the Star Inn Rusper has always […]
The Pump House Brighton
The Pump House Brighton. You can have too much of a good thing, and if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Brighton Lanes, […]
The Grantley Arms Wonersh
The Grantley Arms Wonersh. The Grantley Arms Wonersh – are you looking for a pub with great food, some fabulous history and even a couple of ghosts kicking about the […]
Fox Inn Rudgwick
Fox Inn Rudgwick. So, a horse walks into a pub. Seriously, it does! It’s not a set up for a joke but an event that takes place at the Fox […]
Arundel Day Trip
Arundel Day Trip. If you are looking to plan an Arundel Day Trip, this is the right place for you. Arundel is a small historic town in West Sussex about 60 miles […]
Understanding British Seaside Towns
British Seaside Towns. Fish and chips, buckets and spades, beach huts, a Punch and Judy show and penny amusement arcades. British seaside towns are quintessentially British and I think, fairly unique […]
Bramber Castle Ruins
Bramber Castle Ruins. When you arrive at Bramber Castle ruins car park, the first thing you will notice is a church, St Nicholas. It is old, even by British standards! […]
KTM Resort – Batam Island Indonesia
KTM Resort – Batam Island Indonesia. The reason we stayed at KTM Resort on Batam Island, Indonesia was simple. I wanted to go snorkelling. And, Singapore isn’t great for that. […]
Casa Batllo Gallery
Casa Batllo Gallery My Casa Batllo Gallery is a few of my favourite photos from the Barcelona house designed by Gaudi. And, I think it is the most brilliantly weird house I […]
Surrey Hills
The Surrey Hills. The Surrey Hills is the particular area of the UK where I currently live and this is, very much, out of choice. Indeed, The Surrey Hills is […]
St James’ Church – Shere
St James’ Church – Shere. The village of Shere in Surrey is arguably the most filmed village in Surrey. Scenes from Bridget Jones – The Edge of Reason was filmed […]
Guggenheim Bilbao Gallery
Guggenheim Bilbao Gallery Welcome to my Guggenheim Bilbao Gallery. I have reviewed my trip in full Guggenheim Bilbao Review But, I just wanted to share some additional photos that didn’t […]
Where Next?
Where next? Well, as I sit here tonight I feel like some sort of massive cockwomble. I’m staring up at the map in my study with all the little pins […]