Blooming marvellous
I’ve been quiet for quite a few days and what do I have to say…blooming marvellous. Or blooming marvelous if I use the American instead of […]
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Travel diary
Travel diary of gardens, nature reserves, walks, houses and historic places to escape to and explore in the UK, USA and Portugal. Includes travel photography, botanical stories and ideas for a family day out with kids.
Winter sledding while the sun slides down
What do you do with kids after a winter blizzard? Make angels. Jump in snow. Shake snow off bushes. Shovel a drive. But the best
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On the road with kids: Grandfather Mountain
We visited the magical world of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina while on the road with our kids. We bought entrance tickets at the gate but
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On the road with kids: Blue Ridge Parkway
We decided to get in the slow lane and drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Appalachians. Tired of motorways, we headed to “America’s Favorite
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On the road with kids: Adirondacks Wild Center
I was looking for a place for lunch and a break in our drive when I discovered the Adirondacks Wild Center. On the road with
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10 cool things to do with kids in the ancient forest of the New Forest
It’s called the New Forest but it’s ancient and magical to visit with kids. When I was young, I spent weekends and many holidays sailing
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