Of all the hikes we did in Madeira, Pico Grande was possibly my favourite. It’s widely regarded as one of…
Oaty Lemon Squares
Ingredients: Method: Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm tin with greaseproof paper, and set aside.Mix together the flour, oats, baking powder and both sugars in a large bowl.Put the […]
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3 Days Hiking in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, but in Corcovado National Park’s case it most definitely does. Corcovado National Park spans 164 square miles and covers roughly a third of Costa Rica’s […]
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Isle of Mull: Ben More
Ben More is Mull’s only Munro, but it’s one of my favourite Munros to date. (It’s also not to be confused with the other Ben More, which is 100-odd miles to […]
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Onto the Osa Peninsula: Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth learning another language, our experience of getting to Puerto Jiménez on the Osa Peninsula is an excellent example of why you should. We […]
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Courgette and Lemon Loaf
Vegetable-based cakes are, in my experience, the Marmite of the baking world: some love them; others hate them. (In case you were wondering – and you probably weren’t – I […]
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French Strawberry Tart
This recipe makes a 10”/ 25cm tart; serves 8. Ingredients: For the pastry: For the crème pâtissière: To decorate: Method: Tips:
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Ready, Steady, Ride: Recent Bike Rides in East Anglia
When I first moved to Cambridge, I hadn’t ridden a bike in years. I wobbled. I panicked. I fell off (more than once). I got back on again. Fast-forward, and […]
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A Fleeting Visit to Cape Cod
Extending out into the Atlantic Ocean, the curved peninsula of Cape Cod is a treasure trove for maritime, animal and beach enthusiasts. It’s only a ninety-minute ferry ride from Boston, which means […]
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Chocolate Coconut Slice
Ingredients: Method: Tips: There’s no need to splash out on high-quality chocolate: cheap, own-brand chocolate does the job just fine.If you don’t have sultanas, swap them for raisins. Similarly, if […]
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A Guide to Hiking Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica
Summitting Cerro Chirripó was undoubtedly a highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. At 3,820m*, it’s Costa Rica’s highest mountain – and the highest mountain either of us had attempted […]
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