Cartmel – a hidden gem on the edge of the Lake District

Cartmel is a beautiful village on the southern edge of the Lake District. We visited Cartmel last year when staying in Coniston. This year we decided to make it our base for our annual visit…

New Zealand Itinerary – North Island

I actually visited New Zealand 12 years ago, but as it’s top of Kate’s bucket list I thought I’d still share my New Zealand itinerary with you. What’s the Story? 12 years ago I was…

Best Cities for a Short Break in Europe

Considering a short break in Europe? These are my top 3 destinations: Budapest, Hungary Why Budapest? It is very good value for a short break – accommodation, food and drink reasonably priced. Fairly compact so…

Guide: Beach strolling in Dubai – Kite Beach and beyond

What’s the story? Kite Beach is my favourite beach in Dubai, well actually the whole stretch of beach along this area (I still get confused with what is and what isn’t officially Kite Beach). Taking a…

The top 5 things to do in Barbados

Jane and I have been visiting Barbados for the past 20 years. I am often asked why we return year after year. My answer is always the same;  the people, the weather, the beaches and…