Books

I am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll – Book Review

Some of the links in this post are affliliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Title: I am Watching You (you can Buy on Amazon here) Author: Teresa Driscoll Published: 1st… Continue reading I am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll – Book Review

Big Trips · Travel

Future Trips – The Dream of Going to Disneyland Orlando

EDIT: Due to Covid-19, this trip has been cancelled. But oh well - that just means I have more time to plan and save money for it! It just might be in a few years now 😦 My next big adventure is nearly here! And I'm so excited for it. On the 17th May 2020… Continue reading Future Trips – The Dream of Going to Disneyland Orlando

Day Trips · Historic Houses

Chatsworth House

Built: 1553-1560s Location: Bakewell DE45 1PP History: Chatsworth House is a stately home in Derbyshire, England, in the Derbyshire Dales 3.5 miles northeast of Bakewell and 9 miles west of Chesterfield. The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. Review: So this trip came about thanks to the bank holiday… Continue reading Chatsworth House

Castles

Penrith Castle – Castle Review

Built: Between 1399-1470 Location:  Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11 7EA History: Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who became Richard III. Surviving to their… Continue reading Penrith Castle – Castle Review

Film

A Quiet Place – Film Review

Title: A Quiet Place Age: 15 Released: 8th April 2018 Director: John Krasinski Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery Rating: ***** (5/5 stars) About: In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Review: Rule #1: Don't make a sound. Rule #2: Never leave the path. Rule #3: Red means run. Wow,… Continue reading A Quiet Place – Film Review