Stay: Thatched Farm Bed and Breakfast
Independent review Following a discussion we had in Lanzarote, Dan and I decided to take Ted (the dog) away for the weekend as a trial run for our summer trip to Wales. We picked Woodbridge – somewhere not too far…
What To Do At Sutton Hoo
Independent review Situated at the edge of the Suffolk Coast and country Area of National Beauty, Sutton Hoo is one of Britain’s most important historical locations. Although it doesn’t have the mystique of Stonehenge, or sheer vastness of Hadrian’s Wall,…
Pupdates With Ted – Three Months
In our last post about Ted, he’d been with us for two weeks and was settling in well. I listed the following next steps, and although I didn’t set a target date, the three month mark is as good as…
What Bloggers Love About Britain – May 2019
This month’s featured blogger is Hannah, a fabulous blogger and an Essex resident, like me. Hannah writes illuminating reviews of books, eateries, experiences, and travel, and has a gorgeous Instagram page. Read on to find out what she loves about…
Three Ways To Keep Fit On Your Next Staycation
Whether you're alone, with a partner, with your pets, or with your kids, staycations can be a brilliant alternative to an expensive holiday abroad. I am a huge advocate of spending time exploring your own country, but with an abundance…
Travelfails – Home Invasion
Despite what Instagram leads you to believe, holidays and travelling aren't always picture perfect. Everyone knows that when you step out of your comfort zone, there's a risk of serious unfortunate events occurring, be it lost luggage, crime, or a…
Travel Diary: A Walk To Bronte Bridge
Nestled in the Pennines of West Yorkshire is a charming village, soaked in literary importance. Haworth is currently home to around 6000 people, but its most notable residents were Mr Brontë and his four children, Charlotte, author of Jane Eyre,…
Why I Fly From Gatwick
Independent review – I am not in any way affiliated with Gatwick Airport, or any other UK airport. Sometimes, you just want to have a little break from the UK, and that means you’ll likely have to fly. As an…
How to spot a great B&B
A few weeks ago, I shared a post that busted some of my top B&B myths, so it’s only fitting that I share my best advice for spotting a great UK B&B. The best B&Bs have three elements: positive reviews,…
Five Things Every New Puppy Owner Needs to Know
We have had Ted (our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) in our lives for only three months, but as someone who didn’t grow up with a pet in the house, I’ve learnt a lot about responsibility, and a lot about dogs.…
