Champing – sleeping in your own private church
byExperiencing Champing in rural Northamptonshire I sat bolt upright in bed and forgetting for a moment that I’d gone champing, wondered where the hell…
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No trials or tribulations at London’s Apex Temple Court Hotel
byI’m a pretty confident traveller. I think nothing of tackling the bright lights of major foreign cities and feel quite at home strutting about…
Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych – it’s not just a girl thing
byMore at home half way up a mountain in his waterproofs cooking boil in the bag whilst huddled over a camp stove, hubbie was…
A luxury weekend at Yorkshire’s Crab and Lobster
byHubbie and I don’t do Valentines Day as we’re quite capable of expressing our affection for one another on our own terms, without having…
Wellies and whisky at Scotland’s Ardanaiseig Hotel
byI was always teased at school for being a little bit posh, mainly because I spoke properly, worked hard and didn’t wear a skirt…
Afternoon tea – the London way
byI love London, and make a couple of forays into the big city each year on the pretext of taking in some culture, seeing…
Wild camping in the Lake District – how to do it!
byUpdated Spring 2025 In England wild camping it is illegal. But also lots of fun! There’s nothing quite like a spot of wild camping…
Remember remember the 5th of November
byRemember remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot. The seemingly innocent…