February is seen as a dreary month in the UK. We are all recovering from the big spend at Christmas. It’s rainy and grey. However, if we look beyond the usual, there is so much going on. Be curious about other cultures and share in their joyful celebrations. February...
I never make new resolutions on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. I take at least two weeks to decide on my focus for the year. Chinese New Year falls on 17th February, in 2026. It will be the Year of the Horse, with the element of fire. If, like me, you...
Box Hill is a popular destination for hikers, walkers and bikers alike. The connections from London and its panoramic views from the main lookout never get old. We visit as a family ever so often. It’s intriguing to see how the landscape changes with the seasons and...
Farnham Heath became a RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) site in 2002. Its history is rooted in English rural life. There’s even a Rural Life Centre, ‘next door’. We visited in the height of summer when the heather was resplendent in shades of purple....
I moved from East London to surrey in 2006, two weeks before I got married. Since, then hubby and I have moved around area a few times. Once we considered up sizing and relocating. Tempting as it was tempting, the access to good schools, being close to London and our...
