Exploring Dartmoor in Devon – Hunting the Ash Black Slug
You may have heard tales of the wildcats on Dartmoor in Devon, but perhaps not about the giant ash black slug. It turns out that the …
Outdoors
Sea caves and a boat trip – in Sardinia
One of the highlights of any stay in Cala Gonone is to take a boat trip in the Gulf of Orosei to visit the many …
Swimming in river pools – near Gola Gorruppu in Sardinia
To make a change from the local beach at Cala Gonone where I’m on holiday, we headed inland today, where the terrain quickly becomes rocky …
A bluebell wood in Bristol at Abbots Leigh
You can visit a lovely bluebell wood in Bristol at Abbots Leigh where the bluebells bloom in the early spring. But shh, don’t tell everyone …
A cycle in the Turia gardens – in Valencia
To get our bearings in Valencia we hired bikes in the old town at Do you bike, tucked down a side street in Barrio Carmen …
Things to do in Padstow and St Enodoc – in Cornwall
Enjoy a weekend in Cornwall at Padstow, once a traditional Cornish fishing village. These days it’s full of smart restaurants, art galleries, gift shops and …
A walk from Blaise Castle to Kings Weston – in Bristol
The Blaise Castle walk to Kings Weston in Bristol offers an all round experience of fresh air and exercise with a healthy dose of history, …