Whenever I have the opportunity to visit a new country with a local (or semi-local) guide, I take it. I book flights and ask questions later. It’s my absolute favourite…
A Road Trip Through Devon and Cornwall
Given the circumstances of the global pandemic, I returned to the drawing board of “what to do for a week’s holiday” and determined that a road trip through Devon and…
A Weekend Camping on the Isle of Portland
In order to spend some time with friends while following the rules around social distancing, I ended up spending a weekend camping on the Isle of Portland, in Dorset. We…
A Weekend Break in Cornwall
Several years ago I was unable to leave the United Kingdom for a holiday abroad while I waited for Visa paperwork to be processed. Friends suggested I take a weekend…
Flying Long Distance During the Covid-19 Pandemic
My choice to fly long distance during the Covid-19 pandemic was not taken lightly and was not for leisure; a necessary trip as an expat. I was keen to find…
12 Whisky Distillery Visits & Tastings Rated and Reviewed
I wrote about the knowledge I gained during my various visits to whisky distilleries in Scotland (and 1 in Belgium). While writing it I realized I had a lot to…
Traveling with my Father’s 1984 Minolta Camera
My love of photography is not uniquely my own – on this blog I share photos taken by both my Papou (grandfather) and Great Aunt from the travels they enjoyed…
10 Days in South Korea & Japan
This story starts with my desire to visit New Orleans and ends with an incredible 10 day holiday to Asia. A dear friend of mine lived in Louisiana and I…
A Week Sailing in Croatia
A sailing holiday had become an annual trip that I looked forward to each summer. I had already sailed Croatia once before, in 2013, and had also sailed Greece as…
4 Days in Scotland’s Tayside & Cairngorms
For my last Birthday I visited Scotland (again). We rented the most glorious Air B&B in Ballintuim – the top floor of a Castle Bridge. And if you’re ever in…
