Spain is Europe’s sunniest country, and is a great destination for a family holiday. Its beach resorts are a draw during the summer months, both on the mainland and in the Balearic and Canary island archipelagos. Spain is also home to vibrant cities and spectacular mountain ranges, and is a good option for winter sports […]
How to take part in a beach clean up
Have you ever taken part in a beach clean? It’s a really easy way to make a positive impact on the world. Every single piece of litter which you collect from the beach makes a difference – because it’s one less harmful thing to be eaten by sea creatures and to pollute the environment. You […]
How to go seal watching in Winterton, Norfolk
On a January trip to Norfolk to visit a friend I was amazed to see some seal pups on the sandy beach at Winterton. My friend is a volunteer seal warden at the beach, and she explained that these pups will have been born in December. Their mothers will have stayed with them on the […]
Where to find Mary Poppins film locations in London
Mary Poppins author P. L Travers lived in the fashionable district of Bloomsbury when she first moved to London in her twenties. She later made her home in Chelsea, another affluent part of the city. Her book Mary Poppins was published in 1934, and Travers then went on to write eight books over fifty years. […]
Best places to ice skate in London
If you enjoy ice skating, or if you’d like to try it, there are many ice rinks to choose from during the winter months. Each year from around November onwards an array of temporary festive ice rinks pop up in locations across the city. Outside the Christmas period, there are also several indoor permanent ice […]
Six great vegan places to eat in Southampton
This is now my third year of living in Southampton whilst at university, and I’ve been vegan for (almost) the entire time I’ve been here. Being a student in this city has meant I’ve had ample opportunity for sampling everything it has to offer vegans. Along with the classic British chain restaurants that easily cater […]
Ice skating at Somerset House, London
Ice rinks pop up across London each winter, from around mid-November time. From parks and shopping centres to iconic locations such as the Tower of London and the Natural History Museum, you don’t have to go far for a chance to get your skates on at this time of year. My sister and I used […]
Things to do in London with kids: Christmas
If you’re planning a festive day out in London with your kids, here’s a round-up of some of the best family activities on offer in the capital this Christmas. (I’ve also published a December London round-up – you can read that post here). Winterville Returning to Clapham Common for 2018, Winterville bills itself as an […]
How to visit London’s Churchill War Rooms & Museum
The Churchill War Rooms are a series of bunkers which lie beneath the streets of Westminster. This was the secret London location where the then Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his war cabinet planned and directed Britain’s actions during the Second World War. These rooms are now part of the Imperial War Museum and are […]
A day out at Knole house and deer park, Kent
As I listen to the guide explaining the history of the vast medieval building and its treasures, I wonder about the hundreds – possibly thousands – of servants who must have toiled here over the years. The focus of the tour is on the architecture, the works of art and the story of the nobles […]
