because life's too short
because life's too short
Islay lies in the Southern Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Though justly famous for its peaty whiskies, visitors will also love the stunning coastal scenery, diverse wildlife and the local ingredients that make Scottish cuisine so fresh.
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Islay in the Southern Hebrides of Scotland is justly famous for its whisky. Could we visit all 8 distilleries in a week?
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Route 66 was once known as the Mother Road of America, a 1920’s migration route stretching 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. 320 miles ran through California and today the best preserved section lies in the Mojave Desert east of Barstow.
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We return to the ‘70’s and learn that coach trips do not run in November.
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The 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is now on at the Natural History Museum in London:- it is both beautiful and thought provoking.
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Explore the glass floors of Tower Bridge and enjoy a balcony view over London.
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The story of an owl called Athena which was Florence Nightingale’s much loved friend and companion.
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Corsham is an unspoilt Wiltshire town with a history stretching from Saxon times to Poldark. Mingle with its free range peacocks and discover its many delights.
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The Matlock Illuminations with their gaily lit boat parade take place every Autumn in Derbyshire. Dating back to Victorian times, they are a delightful old fashioned family entertainment.
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On the vast chalklands of Salisbury Plain, lies a strange anomaly: an East German village built in the Cold War for army training. An easy 6 mile walk past ancient monuments and over unspoilt grassland will take you there.
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