because life's too short
because life's too short
From one extreme to the other: this is a varied and rather hilly walk from the kiss-me-quick delights of Matlock Bath to the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution at Cromford.
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Britain’s original long distance trail for horse riders, the Pennine Bridleway stretches from Middleton Top in the White Peak of Derbyshire through the industrial heartland of northern England to finish in the Lake District. We ride the first 100 miles..
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British Prime Minister Ted Heath lived in Arundells House until his death in 2005. Beautifully preserved as it then was, it reflects the man’s diverse interests and enjoys a wonderful location in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close.
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A gentle walk in Derbyshire showcasing some of the typical scenery to be found in the White Peak from Bradford Dale to the watery delights of the Lathkill River.
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The Rocks area is one of the oldest spots on Sydney harbour and a big tourist draw. These recommendations will get you away from the hoards.
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Fremantle may be Perth’s port city, but it has arguably more historic character, with great museums, foodie delights and even a beach or two.
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Looking for somewhere a bit quieter than L.A.? San Diego is a pleasant alternative with quirky beachlife and some off beat attractions.
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100 years after its final inhabitants were released, Knockaloe P. O. W. camp is brought back to life by a new museum telling the story of the internees and their lives amidst the countryside of the Isle of Man.
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We made the mistake of going via Julian. We left the balmy shores of San Diego behind and headed east, turning up the 79 to Julian. Suddenly it looked cold, though wildly beautiful, the road winding up to Cuyamaca Reservoir through a stark hilly landscape not unlike the highlands of Scotland.
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Looking for tigers in Bandaghar in India wasn’t very relaxing. The drivers knew that to get a tip they had to find a tiger so we drove frantically round the park, our rapid pace throwing up clouds of dust and causing us all to be thrown around uncomfortably. Anything of lesser importance was irrelevant, bird life and small antelope scattering in our wake.
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