Jun 12 2013
One of the great things about travelling independently is the freedom and flexibility to change and adapt your schedule. While I was in Holland, two people mentioned how great Antwerp was. I had never been there before and hadn’t planned to go there. After the second person told me I should go, I thought, ‘What …
Apr 26 2013
After years of hearing about it and seeing it in photographs, I finally got my first glimpse of the Leaning Tower of Pisa… up close and personal. Having explored other parts of Tuscany which included Lucca, San Gimignano, and Florence, I had one night in Pisa before returning to the UK. It happened to be a …
Apr 12 2013
I seem to be on a bit of a roll with Dorset at the moment so I thought I may as well continue. This Foto Friday is of Lulworth Castle. So, do you know the answer to the question I posed: When is a castle not a castle? Well, the answer is… when it’s a mock …
Apr 10 2013
Christchurch is a quaint and charming town in East Dorset. It is conveniently located between the New Forest and Bournemouth. I have lived nearby for years and have worked there on and off during that time. So, I thought it was about time to blog about it. It’s an interesting little town because of its …
Apr 05 2013
One recent Foto Friday was about my favourite place to visit locally - My Local Purbeck Paradise. Another local place I love to go to is Hengistbury Head, a local nature reserve. It’s because of the rugged landscape and it’s a great walk whether you go via Warren Hill or along the beach around the Head. It …
Apr 01 2013
As it was my first time in Berlin, I obviously felt like a stranger when I arrived. However, within a couple of days I felt like a local and part of the community. Normally, this happens as a result of where I stay but that wasn’t the case this time. I stayed in a small …
