In September 2026, Luke and I headed off to Cornwall for two weeks of castles, historic houses, ancient monuments, coastal walks and, as it turned out, an awful lot of climbing! We decided to base ourselves in Launceston, close to the Devon border, which meant we could explore different parts of Cornwall without having to… Continue reading Two Weeks in Cornwall: Castles, Coastlines and Plenty of Adventures
Castles, Legends & Mysteries: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania
There are many famous castles all over the world, whether that is Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, Pena Palace in Portugal or Himeji Castle in Japan; they are not only astounding wonders to look at but also hold thousands of years of history which take you through centuries of royals and battles. However, out of all… Continue reading Castles, Legends & Mysteries: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania
4 Days in South Wales: A Road Trip Through Castles, Abbeys and More
Back in July, Luke and I spent four days exploring South Wales, squeezing an impressive number of castles, abbeys, beaches and very steep hills into one long weekend. We stayed in Salem, in a cute little annex on a Christmas tree farm. It was comfortable and made a great base for exploring the area. It… Continue reading 4 Days in South Wales: A Road Trip Through Castles, Abbeys and More
The Oxford Spots Locals Keep to Themselves
Oxford is renowned for its historic architecture, charming independent high streets and of course, its infamous world-leading university campus. The city offers a striking contrast to that of London’s bustling streets, and is popular with tourists looking for a day trip beyond the country’s capital. Oxford is busy through every season of the year, presenting… Continue reading The Oxford Spots Locals Keep to Themselves
Viking Britain: 7 Places Where the Norse World Is Still Carved in Stone
When the Danes fought Æthelflæd for the Midlands, they were not only raiders. Many stayed, farmed, married and were buried in British soil, and some of them commissioned stone carvings that still stand in churchyards today. Look closely at these stones and you will find Odin, Thor and the wolf of Ragnarök, carved by people… Continue reading Viking Britain: 7 Places Where the Norse World Is Still Carved in Stone
