Back in August 2023, myself (Lucy) and Adam got married. As we’ve lived together for a while now, we asked for any wedding gifts to be money that we could put towards our honeymoon. As I had done most of the planning for the wedding, Adam was left in charge of organising the honeymoon, which …
An absolutely brilliant Wildlife Park/zoo which is offering free entry until 23rd December. So lovely to walk amongst and feed budgies and parrots; very therapeutic in walk through aviaries. The wildcats are stunning. We were lucky to see the tigers, white lions and puma all in one afternoon. Lovely, spacious cafe with very helpful staff. …
This magnificent Elizabethan hall was built by the formidable Elizabeth Cavendish, later Elizabeth Talbot, more usually known as Bess of Hardwick, the most powerful and wealthiest woman after Queen Elizabeth I during her reign. The story of Bess is as fascinating as the hall she commissioned (she was greatly interested in architecture) and had the …
Lake Como, with its enchanting landscapes and charming towns, served as the backdrop to a journey that was not just a holiday but a celebration of love. We embarked on this unforgettable adventure as guests to a breathtaking wedding, and along the way, we discovered the beauty of Lake Como, its quaint towns, and even …
Castleton is a lovely little village situated in the High Peak. The Dark Peak is to the north and the White Peak to the south. It has something completely unique as its claim to fame. It is the only place in the world where the semiprecious stone, Blue John, can be found. It’s pretty much …
What could be better than a short break away from home to rest, relax and celebrate a birthday? The destination was The Stables, a holiday cottage in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is located in a small village called Brandesburton, not far from Beverley or Hornsea. The Stables was one of two properties, both …
Matlock Bath is a very peculiar little town. Situated in Derbyshire, it models itself on a seaside town. It has, in fact, everything you’d expect to find in a seaside town. Except there’s no sea. The river running down the edge is the closest you’ll get. It’s sometimes jokingly referred to as Derbyshire-on-Sea. It was …
Having a visit to Chesterfield gives you the opportunity to see something completely unique. The Crooked Spire. There are other twisted spires in Europe. Possibly 60 at least . The spire of the church of St Mary’s and All Saints was supposed to be one of them. But the spire buckled and leant, becoming the …
Why Go to Kyoto? Japan is an island nation- an archipelago on the edge of a large land mass, as we are. For most of its history it has been very isolated and developed on a very different track. This makes for a good bit of compare and contrast. Kyoto is the ancient capital of …
Kolkata is chaotically busy, incredibly poor, horrifically polluted, wonderful place to visit . Be on your guard at all times. Always keep your money in a safe place and phone out of reach. Emirates may be more expensive to fly with but there are no direct flights in, and changing planes in a quiet space …
