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
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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
How-To do Machu Picchu on the Semi-Cheap
Machu Picchu is amazing. You really can't argue with that. It is this of course which makes it so expensive. If you want to see Machu Picchu but don't want to spend much outside of the entrance fee, here is my suggestion of what to do and how to do it: Buy a return minibus … Continue reading How-To do Machu Picchu on the Semi-Cheap
Walking the Colca Canyon without a Guide
A trip to the Colca Canyon is a once in a lifetime experience. The second deepest canyon in the world at 11,488 feet deep (after the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet, China) and more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA it is quite an impressive sight. There are many organised trips … Continue reading Walking the Colca Canyon without a Guide
Trekking in Torres del Paine
A visit to Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, is high on most people's lists for what to do in Patagonia. Finding information on how to do it without a guide isn't too easy - I hope this is a good comprehensive overview and helps a few of you out. You … Continue reading Trekking in Torres del Paine
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