Before we moved to Cornwall, we met a Cornishman on the coast path. Having shared our plans about moving to Cornwall from our home in Surrey, he said, “Only move after you’ve spent a winter here”. This winter I remembered his words! We do get “mizzle” here, and I love it when the Cornish sayContinue reading “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Marazion to Portheven”
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New Zealand In 28 Days: The Only Road Trip Itinerary You’ll Ever Need
I didn’t understand how special New Zealand was until we started driving through it. Four weeks on the road, driving nearly 5,000km, this country surprised us every day, and somewhere between the early-morning starts, the scenic drives, and the amazing hikes, it completely stole our hearts. Below you will find our 4-week road trip itineraryContinue reading “New Zealand In 28 Days: The Only Road Trip Itinerary You’ll Ever Need”
Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Sennen to Lamorna
Hello everyone, and welcome to another blog in my series “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path.” This time, you’re in for a real treat as we embark on a scenic walk from Sennen to Lamorna. It’s one of the most breathtaking walks I’ve ever experienced, even though it does present some challenges. You’ll see fromContinue reading “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Sennen to Lamorna”
Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter
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”
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”
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