Dartmoor, Haytor and Cream Teas

Devon is a county well known for its cream teas. It would probably be a criminal offence to head down there and not enjoy an afternoon with a pot of tea and scones laden with clotted cream and jam! Importantly, in Devon, the correct way to eat a scone is to split it in half … Continue reading Dartmoor, Haytor and Cream Teas

Everyone Visits Edinburgh – Top Reasons To Visit Glasgow Instead

Edinburgh is great! It has a castle, the Royal Mile, a magical Ice rink in the Princes St Gardens around Christmas and there is always Arthur's Seat. But Glasgow is better! Just saying... Read on to find out why! I do have a bit of a soft spot for Glasgow. It is the place I … Continue reading Everyone Visits Edinburgh – Top Reasons To Visit Glasgow Instead

A Weekend in Wales – The Brecon Beacons National Park

When one imagines Wales one usually pictures a lot of sheep, Mount Snowdon, constant drizzle and an abundance of daffodils. I think that's right?! Or maybe you see Barry Island as depicted in Gavin and Stacey and chips with curry sauce... Well, I can tell you that the Brecon Beacons National Park is more akin … Continue reading A Weekend in Wales – The Brecon Beacons National Park

Five Fabulous Things To Do in Fes

Fès or Fez is the second largest city in Morocco and was the capital city from the 13th/14th century until 1912 when Rabat took over the title. I've put together a list of 5 things that make Fes fabulous (and better than Marrakesh) in my opinion. For more ideas, and more of the useful but boring … Continue reading Five Fabulous Things To Do in Fes