Destinations
LANGLEY CASTLE HOTEL REVIEW: Stay Overnight In A Medieval Castle
Have you ever wanted to stay overnight in a castle? Langley Castle is a medieval castle hotel located in Northumberland, England. First built in 1350 during the reign of Edward III, it has changed hands a number of times down the centuries and is now a luxury hotel...
ENGLAND TRIP REPORT PART 9: Romans, Ruins And A Night In A Medieval Castle
We left the Lake District the next morning, driving over the stunning Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater. This was a beautiful drive with epic mountain scenery, but the roads were very narrow. Typical of rural England. We made a quick stop at Aira Force waterfall which is a...
IS STRADDIE DOG-FRIENDLY? Taking Your Dog To North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island - "Straddie" to Queenslanders - is a beautiful island off the coast of Brisbane. It's a great place for a weekend away, but is Straddie dog-friendly? In short, yes! It's actually one of the more dog-friendly places we've been to in Queensland....
STRADBROKE ISLAND: A Perfect Weekend on Straddie
North Stradbroke Island - or "Straddie" as it's affectionately known by Queenslanders - is a perfect place for a short break from Brisbane. Straddie is a sand island in Moreton Bay offering an abundance of wildlife and adventures. Right on Brisbane's doorstep and with...
LAKE DISTRICT THINGS TO DO: Hikes, Sights, and Hidden Gems
The Lake District is a national park in the northwest of England. With dramatic landscapes thanks to its 200 fells and 16 lakes the scenery is stunningly picturesque wherever you look. Here are my favourite Lake District things to do if you have a few days to spend in...
ENGLAND TRIP REPORT PART 8: The Lake District
We left Chatsworth and kept driving north towards the Lake District. We had a blue sky day and the countryside looked glorious in the sunshine. In no time at all we had arrived in Blackpool. In case you're not familiar with Blackpool, it's a seaside resort town on the...