Six weeks of school holidays were almost up. On the very last day, we ventured across to Fife. The plan?…
Ben Nevis via the Càrn Mòr Dearg (CMD) Arête
When we first climbed Ben Nevis, back in 2018, we did so via the well-trodden Mountain Track. On this trip, though, we decided to try the route via the Càrn Mòr […]
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Hiking and Hot Springs: Mirador El Silencio and Ecotermales, Costa Rica
Whilst there’s no shortage of activities in and around La Fortuna, one thing will inevitably be in short supply: your time. Most of ours was spent at Arenal Observatory Lodge, as […]
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Exploring Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
When planning our trip to Costa Rica, there were no ifs, buts or maybes about including Arenal Volcano National Park in our itinerary: the chance to spend our days wildlife-watching […]
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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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