England, Housesitting in the UK, Life of adventure, Travel

The Oddest Town in England – Glastonbury

On our arrival in Glastonbury, the first glimpse we had was not of the mysticism and eccentricity; it was of all the hanging baskets bursting with blooming flowers.  They were a surprise and more than we had seen in other English towns. What a colourful and cheerful display. There were more surprises to come as… Continue reading The Oddest Town in England – Glastonbury

England, Life of adventure, Road Trips, Travel

A Stay in THE LAKES DISTRICT, anyone?

This would include a drive down an idyllic country lane to stay in a well-kept 17th-century stone house, surrounded by a piece of England's most beautiful countryside.  To wander down typical Yorkshire hill villages with their narrow cobblestone streets, old thatched-roof houses and tea shops that will make you think you have stepped into a Dickens or… Continue reading A Stay in THE LAKES DISTRICT, anyone?

England, Life of adventure, Road Trips, Travel

Time Out – on – The Jurassic Coast

We stayed in a quaint old cottage on the cusp of Devon to explore Dorset.

Life of adventure, Travel, Wales

The Long Weekend in Wales Part 2

Our first day saw us driving through the countryside from Shrewsbury to Conwy, then the amazingly picturesque Snowdonia National Park, where we stayed the night at a very old Inn.  See Part One here: A Long Weekend in Wales Part 1 On day three, we were looking forward to heading to the Welsh coast. Where did… Continue reading The Long Weekend in Wales Part 2

Life of adventure, Travel, Wales

A Long Weekend in Wales Part 1

Before our last week in North Yorkshire, I had no chance to gain traction. I received a notification from Airbnb regarding searches for places to stay in Wales. Apparently, the searches had increased by 300% since the last time I looked, which was actually only the previous day. I wondered if there was a big… Continue reading A Long Weekend in Wales Part 1