Beaulieu is a village in Hampshire that I would describe as being quintessentially English. With old cottages, boutique shops and surrounded by the picturesque New Forest National Park, it is a beautiful stop for…
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So this evening we’re setting off to France for a little summer break with some friends, staying in Le Vay, Normandy and I thought it would be an apt time to take a walk…
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A look back on my special delivery from Bloom & Wild… I may have been dubious about the concept of flowers arriving through the letterbox but ‘Bloom & Wild’ really surprised me with their…
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The last in my series of posts about our recent visit to Cork, Ireland focuses in on Cork city centre, the harbour and the surrounding towns and villages that we visited during our stay.…
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During our recent city break in Cork we visited Market Lane for an evening meal and drinks. A city-centre restaurant, close to our hotel and recommended to us by several people (and Trip Advisor),…
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You may have seen from recent posts that we went to Ireland near the beginning of July for our anniversary, with flights courtesy of Southampton Airport. The last two nights of our holiday were…
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Our Irish adventure the second week of July started off in Cork, where we had a few days exploring the city and its surroundings before driving up to Killarney national park for our wedding…
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For Pete and I, the 12th July is always a date of love, laughter; a time to look back on happy memories and a time to celebrate. This year we spent our anniversary in…
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When in Ireland you have to try an Irish whiskey, or two, or even four… and that’s what our trip to The Irish Whiskey Experience, Killarney was all about. On our recent visit to…
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Last week we were lucky enough to go to Cork, Ireland for a luxury anniversary break. Upon arrival in Cork, we checked in to The Maryborough Hotel and Spa, a beautiful hotel converted from…