Take a tour around some of the Monuments in the UK

By Larch GauldJune 19, 2020June 23, 2020 England, Scotland, UK England, Isle of Man, monuments, Northern Ireland, Scotland, statues 4 Comments

Take a tour around some of the Monuments in the UK. There are man-made monuments some well-known and others a bit more obscure.

The Best Vegan Restaurants in the UK as recommended by bloggers

By Larch GauldJune 7, 2020January 9, 2021 England, Food & Drink, Scotland, UK vegan 27 Comments

The best vegan restaurants in London, around England and Scotland. A selection of vegan restaurants up and down the country for you to try.

Amazing Day Trips from Brussels

By Larch GauldMay 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, The Netherlands, UK Belgium, Day Trips, France, Germany, London, Luxembourg, The Netherlands 32 Comments

Best day trips from Brussels to other cities in Belgium and further afield to the Netherlands, France, Germany, Luxembourg or even the UK.

Amazing Vegan Restaurants in Europe

By Larch GauldFebruary 28, 2020May 23, 2020 England, Europe, Food & Drink, France, Germany, Scotland, Spain, UK Europe, vegan 21 Comments

With the rising trend of people giving up eating all animal products, the number of vegan restaurants in Europe and around the world has grown. Plant-based menus have become more interesting, and colourful – no more plates of boring brown sludge. Vegan pizza, sushi, burgers, vegan junk food are all available now. But how do……..

The British Museum – Top Tips for Your Visit

By Larch GauldJanuary 14, 2020May 23, 2020 England, Reviews, UK 14 Comments

The British Museum, one of London’s best museums. Follow our Top Tips to the British Museum and make your trip more enjoyable.

UNESCO Heritage Sites In The UK

By Larch GauldDecember 16, 2019May 23, 2020 England, Isle of Man, Scotland, UK UNESCO 4 Comments

The sixth in my series about UNESCO sites off the beaten track takes us home to the UK. My fellow bloggers have helped me produce the following list of unusual UNESCO Heritage sites in The UK. UNESCO Heritage sites in The UK Avebury Henge, Wiltshire by Faith from XYU and Beyond Everyone knows the UNESCO……..

The SS Great Britain – Bristol’s No. 1 Attraction

By Larch GauldAugust 16, 2019May 23, 2020 England, UK 50 Comments

Sometimes we don’t realise what historical gems we have right on our doorstep. Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol has been on my UK bucket list for ages, and I can finally cross it off my list. This summer, I was invited along to Bristol to visit the SS Great Britain and see the incredible……..

Afternoon Tea at The Chesterton Hotel, Bicester: Review

By Larch GauldMarch 24, 2019April 6, 2020 England, Reviews, UK 2 Comments

This post about the Afternoon Tea Experience was created in collaboration with The Chesterton Hotel, Bicester. Two elegant glass teapots are gently placed before us, one with amber liquid and the other a deeper almost ruby red. A silver timer with 3, 4 and 5 minutes engraved on the top is put next to them………

Kelso Farmers’ Market in July

By Larch GauldAugust 3, 2018June 22, 2019 Europe, Reviews, Scotland, UK farmers market, Kelso 1 Comment

Back in February, I had a wander around the Kelso Farmers’ Market. It was a cold but sunny day and it was great to see so many stalls on display. I was back in Kelso in July and, as if they changed it just for me, the Farmers’ Market was a week early so I……..

Going Fully Manual in London with Airbnb Experiences

By Larch GauldMarch 22, 2018September 6, 2020 England, Reviews, UK Airbnb Experiences, London 2 Comments

I am a great fan of Airbnb and use it for accommodation all around the world, but have you heard of the new Airbnb Experiences? For my Christmas present this year, Alan gave me an evening photography course in London. I have been using my Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Camera Black for a few months……..

Kelso’s Small but Beautiful Farmer’s Market in the Borders

By Larch GauldMarch 20, 2018December 20, 2020 Europe, Reviews, Scotland, UK farmers market, Kelso Leave a comment

I love mooching around Farmer’s Markets wherever I come across one, but my all-time favourite is the small but beautifully formed Kelso Farmer’s Market in the Borders. The Market is on the fourth Saturday of the month in Kelso Square from 9.30am until 1.30pm. Just before the ‘Beast from the East’ snowfall in February, we……..

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