Staycation Spotlight: Leicester and Leicestershire

Staycation Spotlight: Leicester and Leicestershire

Now that Britons are exploring the UK more ‘thanks to Covid’ I’m going to spotlight the historic towns. First up is Leicester in Leicestershire. Whether you are a history buff, foodie or naturalist, it’s the English town to visit. The county Leicestershire marked 2022...
Whitby Beyond Halloween

Whitby Beyond Halloween

I recently read a blog about inspiring books on England. As an avid reader, the books I read in teens and twenties strongly influenced my decision to come to travel. In fact, some of my favourite books were on the list, in the blog! In a bid find a new staycation...
An Afternoon On Ramsgate Main Sands Beach

An Afternoon On Ramsgate Main Sands Beach

I’ll admit, prior to visiting Ramsgate, all I knew about it was that Vincent Van Gogh lived there (circa 1876) for a bit AND it was featured in Netflix’s series 2 Top Boy. We visited on the Thursday of the Platinum Jubilee  and it was a vibe. Although, we didn’t have...
A Day And Night In Windsor

A Day And Night In Windsor

When hubby and I married in summer 2006, we spent one day of our honeymoon in Windsor. Since, then, we’ve been back once, prior to last weekend. Hubby planned a weekend getaway as a Mother’s Day surprise. It was a wonderful surprise indeed! The town is truly...
Top 5 Valentine’s Getaways in England and Wales

Top 5 Valentine’s Getaways in England and Wales

Time together as a couple is a vital to stay connected. Sometimes we get busy with the day to day and we lose sight of our loved ones. There are phases when it’s like you’re dancing around each. Checking in with your partner requires time and commitment, especially,...