Nestled among the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is a picturesque English village, made up of old stone cottages with pristine gardens, a winding river, and a traditional village marketplace. While…
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A view overlooking the rose garden, sunny days and exquisite food; our anniversary stay at the boutique hotel Backwell House outside of Bristol was a memorable treat. Greeted with a cream tea (fresh, warm scones, thick…
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Escape the hustle and bustle of busy cities and towns and enjoy the relaxed, laid-back island life in the Chumphon Archipelago. Coco Tam’s beach bar, located in Fisherman’s Wharf on Koh Samui, is the perfect…
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As you may have seen previously, we spent a snowy week in January exploring Norway, spending a couple of days in Oslo and a few days in and around Bergen. Our final night before…
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Snow more than six feet deep, icy lamp posts, frozen lakes and jagged rock faces. The Bergen railway takes you on a magical journey through a Narnia-esque winter wonderland, promising seven hours of views.…
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The best way to start a day in Bergen is with a freshly baked cinnamon bun from the bakers. Coated in a sweet, crunchy, sugary topping, giant cinnamon buns became a staple breakfast food for…
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With a rich history dating back over 100 years, Solstrand Hotel & Spa sits just under an hours drive from Bergen and is surrounded by magnificent views of fjords, mountains, glaciers, and islands. Coming…
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For many years I have wanted to visit Norway. Impressed by the scenic views captured on the pages of magazines; of fjords, colourful houses, impressive rock formations, and natural wonders all around, it has…
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There is nothing quite like seeing your first flurry of snow for the year. Intricately designed snowflakes, each one unique, falling gracefully down from the sky covering everything they touch with a soft dusting…
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Travelling is one of my favourite things to do. I love exploring new places, taking in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of new cities and countries. In 2017, we probably spent no longer…