An island where the beautiful blues of the ocean blend together as though they are running together off the tip of a watercolour painter’s brush. An island where the weather is a powerfully thrilling mix of the sun’s sensational heat and overwhelming storms that leave almost as quick as they come, refreshing the intensely humid … More Caribbean Dreaming- *Cuba*
We all have a happy place. Most of mine consist of where my loved ones and animals are, but if we are talking geographically then I have a handful. I adore strolling through the countryside, stopping for a tea and cake. Pottering on a Sunday with my partner debating where to go for lunch. Sitting … More Beside The Seaside
Cities are always an easy go-to location for a girlie trip away. Thousands of coffee shops, every kind of worldwide cuisine known to man and cosmopolitan bars with lavish cocktail menus along every street. I think I said it before, but I will say it again – I am NOT a city girl. … More Beautiful, Brilliant Bath: Britain’s Best
THE TEA PLANTER’S WIFE BY DINAH JEFFRIES A sentence to summarise: A refined blend of British stoicism and the suffocating impact of secrets, alongside the evocative landscapes of foreign lands. Plot: Youthful Gwen, a born English rose, marries the charmingly captivating Laurence Hooper. Love’s commitments soon sees Gwen aboard a ship bound for Ceylon (Sri … More THE TEA PLANTER’S WIFE book review
I am a hypocrite. I will categorically state to anybody that I am NOT a city girl; resenting the hustle and bustle of cities as I become engulfed within the mass crowds. It feels like an expedition to just manoeuvre your way along a path: people always seem to be swarming TOWARDS you, making you … More Ambling Around Amsterdam
Every year, my friend and I embark on a venture to a new, unseen place. Although we have many worldwide destinations listed on our endless travel bucket list, we believe that exploring your own country is where travelling should start. Each county, city, town and village holds something authentic to it’s beginnings and it’s on-going … More Northern Adventures: Northumberland & Newcastle
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