In the south of the peninsula, neighbouring lake Windermere is an often forgotten and quieter trail for this area of the lakes. High dam is a lovely walking route and tarn that has plenty of options to suit those who want a bit of a challenge or those who want to just enjoy getting out…
On the edge of wilderness in Finnish Lapland sits Lake Olkkajärvi. North of Rovaniemi, Apukka resort is off the beaten track just north of Rovaniemi. This luxury resort offers budget friendly accomodation with glass roof cabins and lots of activities to chose from.
The Marlborough Sounds consists of beautiful forested mountains, sunken valleys and 1500km of stunning coastline. Situated on northern edge of New Zealand’s jaw dropping South Island. They are formed of four main sounds which make up this area. Marlborough is known around the world for its wine making. In fact I spent 3 months working…
Swinging through the tree tops, walking a tight rope and taking a leap of faith… Go Ape Whinlatter offers the ultimate tree top adventure for anyone. If you love the great outdoors and a healthy dose of calculated risk, then this experience in the English Lake District is for you. Disclaimer: Please note that this…
Llanberis is a lakeside village based in north west Wales and is often the starting point for many hikers to climb Snowden (The highest mountain in Wales). Due to a number of restrictions still in place around the United Kindgom from the pandemic, we decided to explore more of the British Isles. We had a…
Ennerdale water is a remote glacial lake that is tucked away in the north west of the national park surrounded by mountains and mature conifers. I knew very little about this stunning lake, with the neighbouring village of Ennerdale bridge set back from the lake, giving this lake even more remoteness. The location of the lake is also further for anyone travelling from most of England; I wish I knew about it sooner.
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria Germany is often nicknamed the fairtail castle. It was built in 1868 by King Ludwig II. The exterior of this castle makes it one of the most visit castles in Europe but it is so much more than that. It is the inspiration for the disney castle and was the evil…
The city of Thun sits beside the lake of the same name in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland region. With an 12th century castle and 13th century church, this stunning swiss town carries all the charm you’d expect from a European lakeside town. If that wasn’t enough the back drop of the Swiss Alps and the turquoise…
In the cultural heartland of South India, Tamil Nadu, on the eastern front. A highlight in itself, the astounding ancient temples and well-preserved cultural traditions of Tamil Nadu make for a stark contrast to the more relaxing, coconut tree adorned western state of Kerala.
The Update It’s been a year since we bought our plot of land unseen in Canada during lockdown. We haven’t been able to head out and see the land as originally intended as international travel at this moment is illegal. The pandemic is slowly coming to a more stable state in England with a high…