Fraisthorpe Beach: An afternoon to blow the cobwebs away
‘Fraisthorpe Beach is where I’m going to get some fresh sea air after six months in the city!’ I remarked to my mother, determined where I would go. After all, it was still in ‘summer season’ and I wanted a beach where I could exercise...
UK destinations to visit in 2020
‘Travel starts at home.’ This is what I always say to people who are wondering where to go on holiday. You don’t necessarily need to go abroad to go travelling. How about going to UK destinations instead? There’s rich history, outdoor experiences, off-the-beaten...
Unexpected delights of Kings Cross in London
‘Isn’t Kings Cross just the train station?’ I surmised to my myself while I read the email from Clink Hostels inviting me to explore the area where their London based hostels are based. Clink78 and Clink261 can be found just a stone’s throw away from the train station that everyone associates with when they think of Kings Cross.
Hastings: Where 1066 comes alive
‘Hastings?!’ My brand new housemate piped up, incredulously, over his steaming hot cup of strong coffee whilst sniffing at the strong rich caffeine fumes. It was early on Saturday morning on the August Bank Holiday weekend and it was probably not the best news to have...
Review: Forest Holidays at Forest of Dean
‘Woah, talk about luxury in the middle of nowhere!’ I exclaimed walking through the doorway into my pad at Forest Holidays in Forest of the Dean. Here, for the #DeanWyeBloggers trip (for more info on activities here, please see at the bottom of the post),...
Exploring the Magical Woods of Puzzlewood
Deep in the land of myths and legends lies a magical woods, waiting to explored by the unexpected travellers that stumble upon the enchantment that waits before them. For centuries, the Forest of the Dean and Wye Valley has collected stories and fables that are...
The best pub restaurant food & drink in Forest of the Dean
‘That’s it! I’m staying here just for the food in Forest of the Dean and Wye Valley!’ I exclaimed as I rubbed my engorged belly, still smacking my lips at the taste of Wild Boar that lingered on my truly excited taste buds. I had just finished...
Caving in Clearwell Caves
‘I’m stuck. I’m 200 feet underground. Rock is pressing on me from all sides. The only light is from my head torch and the one thing I’m most concerned about is the burgeoning wedgie I can feel happening.’ I thought to myself calmly. I...
Overcoming my biggest fear in Forest of the Dean
‘You can do this, Ed, after all, it can’t get any worse like last time… when you broke a load of ribs…’ I muttered to myself as I tried to psych myself up, my knuckles whitening on the handlebars of my mountain bike. My breathing...