As all my readers know, I live in Cornwall, the furthest southwest county in England. For any new readers, you’re in for a virtual journey through the magnificence of this wonderful region. Living here allows me to experience the unique beauty of each season. Spring, with its abundance of wildflowers; the splendour of summer, withContinue reading “Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter”
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Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Mullion Cove to Lizard Point
If you’d like to hear about rare Cornish choughs, a cuckoo, stunning wildflowers, breathtaking cliffs, daredevil cows, and the UK’s most photographed beach, join me for a walk from Mullion Cove to Lizard Point on a warm late June day. As part of our adventures hiking the entire Cornish coastal path, my husband Jamie andContinue reading “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Mullion Cove to Lizard Point”
Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath
Hi everyone, I’m back with another enjoyable walk as part of my series “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path”. This time, I’ll lead you from Perranporth to Portreath, stopping at my favourite places along the way. I’ve walked this route many times, particularly the stretch from St Agnes to Chapel Porth, since St Agnes isContinue reading “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath”
11 Irresistible Reasons to Walk the Cornish Coastal Path
Looking for a new adventure? Let me share why the Cornish Coast Path is such a fantastic choice, full of vivid, first-hand details from someone who has walked the walk in all seasons, yes, including Winter. Let’s start with some practical facts. The Cornish Coast Path stretches over 300 miles (480 km), winding along England’sContinue reading “11 Irresistible Reasons to Walk the Cornish Coastal Path”
Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Bude to Crackington Haven
Jamie and I are walking the Cornish part of the South West Coastal Path. We still have a few sections left to complete, mostly the more challenging ones 😊. For me, hiking is my salvation as it helps me stay strong. Many years ago, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), withContinue reading “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Bude to Crackington Haven”
Chasing Alpine Dreams: An unforgettable hiking adventure in Slovenia’s Julian Alps
We had a fantastic week hiking in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, exploring breathtaking lakes, rivers, mountain trails, waterfalls, alpine meadows, and deep gorges. As a child, I was captivated by old movies featuring a cherry-red Alfa Romeo convertible driven by Cary Grant, with Audrey Hepburn, as they wound through the Alps with verdant valleysContinue reading “Chasing Alpine Dreams: An unforgettable hiking adventure in Slovenia’s Julian Alps”
South Africa: Leopard Mountain Safari Experience
As regular readers know, I write about living the best life possible despite the challenges and struggles that come our way. I find my greatest happiness in connecting with nature—one of the reasons we chose to move to Cornwall and why we regularly hike in the mountains. Research indicates that people who choose this connectionContinue reading “South Africa: Leopard Mountain Safari Experience”
The Rugged Mountains of Alicante
What an incredible week it has been! I hope this blog captures the essence of our hiking adventure and shares all the wonderful moments we experienced. Additionally, I aim to provide useful information for anyone seeking an alternative way to destress and free their mind from constant worries. Stay tuned for the journey! We venturedContinue reading “The Rugged Mountains of Alicante”
St Agnes, Cornwall
I get so many messages asking, “Where do you live”?, so I thought the easiest way to reply was through a short blog. As many of my readers know, I write about life events and the challenges of living with an autoimmune disease. I’m also a travel writer and photographer, and whilst I’m not gettingContinue reading “St Agnes, Cornwall”
Austria’s Salzkammergut
Our trip to the Austrian Alps was definitely an adventure, as things sometimes go differently than planned. Fortunately, life has taught us that when you make a plan out of the unplanned, you can make the best of the unlikely obstacles that get in the way. So, what went wrong? We landed at Salzburg airportContinue reading “Austria’s Salzkammergut”
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