Camping – The Wrong Impression Camping has often been seen as a past-time for those more adventurous nature lovers; the ones that boast about getting back to basics, loving the fact that they need to queue for a lukewarm shower after a hearty day of hiking in the hills. So,…
Mount Royale Hotel York (image provided by Booking.com) Rolling our suitcases past the ivy-clad exterior of the Mount Royale Hotel, our expectations were high; nothing this picturesque on the outside could fail on the inside surely. We often find that, when planning a city break, choosing a hotel to suit…
Nantes is a city of new experiences, innovative and eccentricity. You only have to wander onto Ȋle de Nantes, see the wacky inventions on the banks of the Loire Valley, to understand that this is a city of unconventional, quirky developments. The brashness of modernism displayed is at complete odds…
Restoring the heart of something that was once beating is something many people strive to achieve. Barn conversions and old build regenerations are becoming popular the world over and letting an old building regain it’s breathe is something that we should all take pride in. “The spirit awaken, the soul…
Disconnecting from the world around us is something we all crave at some point, but finding the right place to escape to, for even just a few days, can be quite a daunting challenge. When You Say You Want to ‘Get Away From it All’ What Does That Really Mean?…
At one time if an arrow had gone flying past ones head in this area of Britain chances are it would have been the great man Robin Hood himself, or at the very least one of his band of merry men. Today, however, life is a little bit more laid back…
“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it…” (Washington Irving) Looking out over the meadow, the pink hue created by the sun setting just above the tree line naturally attracted the eye. With only the resident barn owls…
“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” (Albert Einstein) Many hotels today claim to be eco-friendly and are consciously aware that some guests are more inclined to book with them if they are…
Finding a suitable hotel location is always a daunting experience. Do you want something close to the main sights? Somewhere close to the shopping streets? Somewhere quiet? Somewhere lively? Then throw into the mix other people’s reviews, from a plethora of different sources, and before you know it that quick…
‘Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o tea, bad food…’ Dennis Farina Known for certain delicacies, some of which are far from sounding appetising, the jellied eel to mention only one, makes walking the streets of London in search of a decent meal a leg-aching experience. Why? Are…