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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Category: Destinations
Hidden Corners of Sydney – Near the Rocks, Sydney, NSW, Australia (March 2019)
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.
Continue readingFremantle, Western Australia (January 2019)
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.
Continue readingSan Diego, California, USA (March 2019)
Looking for somewhere a bit quieter than L.A.? San Diego is a pleasant alternative with quirky beachlife and some off beat attractions.
Continue readingKnockaloe PoW Camp, Isle of Man, British Isles (June 2019)
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.
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park, California, USA (March 2019)
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.
Continue readingSan Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, USA (March 2019)
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.
Continue readingAgua Caliente Hot Springs, California, USA (March 2019)
The best things in life: the frosted peach velvet of a horse’s nose, the warm soft tummy on kittens, cool linen sheets.. and natural hot springs.
Continue readingBeckford’s Tower & Museum, Bath, England (March 2019)
Bath is wonderful, but there are delights to be found on its edges too. The Beckford Tower offers superb views and a fascinating insight into one of the finest minds of the 18th century.
Continue readingCheap Eats and Fine Wines in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia (March 2019)
The Hunter Valley is one of the largest wine producing areas in Australia. Only about 2 hours north of Sydney, NSW, it is justifiably popular both for its rugged scenery and gourmet delights.
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