Of all the hikes we did in Madeira, Pico Grande was possibly my favourite. It’s widely regarded as one of…
Memories of Mull
Kayaking in Salen Bay We left Oban on the lunchtime ferry crossing, and arrived into Craignure an hour later. (Neither of us are good on boats, but fortunately this crossing […]
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Cloudbridge Nature Reserve, San Gerardo de Rivas
Getting from A to B in Costa Rica takes time, and it’s worth factoring this in when planning your itinerary. Our first stop was San Gerardo de Rivas, a 150km-ish […]
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Three Weeks in… Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country of contrasts. There are sweeping, sandy beaches, smoking volcanoes and mystical cloud forests. (And that’s before we get to the dense rainforests brimming with wildlife, […]
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Hot Cross Buns
Easter conjures up memories of egg hunts, of stirring golden syrup, butter and cocoa powder together to make chocolate nests, of devouring fruity hot cross buns whenever the opportunity presented […]
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Exploring East Anglia: Bakeries, Beaches and Bikes
East Anglia is home to some glorious stretches of sand and shingle. From Hunstanton’s pinky-red cliffs and Blakeney Point’s grey seal colony (if you want to see oodles of adorable […]
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Mince Pie Cookies
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Festive Tiffin
For others, the countdown to Christmas begins with the launch of the festive sarnies – and that’s how this recipe came about. There’s a Pret a stone’s throw from the […]
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Cheddar and Chilli Loaf
Contrary to what many may believe, making bread doesn’t have to be as difficult as Paul Hollywood might make it seem. This tasty loaf, with a kick of chilli balanced […]
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: Cruach àrdrain and Beinn Tulaichean
When I sat down to write this post, I struggled to find words that would do Cruach àrdrain and Beinn Tulaichean justice. We had incredible views along the entire route […]
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Cairngorms National Park: Bynack More
Bynack More is one of those Munros that’s a bit out on a limb, and as such it’s best done as an out-and-back from Glenmore Forest Park. We had breakfast […]
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