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South Africa – West coast FOOD learning experience
I was so inspired by the experience at Wolfgat and I starting doing a bit of research to learn more about the West Coast plants and herbs. The West Coast of South Africa is one of the most unique places in the world to learn food by experience. It’s less about formal culinary schools and … Continue reading South Africa – West coast FOOD learning experience
South Africa March / April 2026
Day 1: Cape Town and Fish Hoek We started in style, rushing from the airport straight to Fyn, an African × Japanese fusion restaurant, apparently one of the most talked about places in Cape Town. Exciting local ingredients (fynbos, seafood, game) and Japanese techniques & minimalism, what a treat, loved every bite! Just a regular … Continue reading South Africa March / April 2026
Transilvania and Bucovina 2026
Day 1-3: Viscri Saturday 22nd July The plan is to leave Bucharest reasonably early, stop for late lunch in Brasov and then drive to Viscri where we will spend the 3 nights staying at Viscri 125. Sunday 23rd July Walk from Viscri
Moonfleet Manor and Weymouth 2026
Creating another family tradition, we returned to Moonfleet Manor to celebrate Kara and Nora’s birthdays this January. The best thing about Moonfleet Manor is its location: very atmospheric, surrounded by nature with Chessil Beach and the Jurassic Coast nearby. A very short walk from the main house there is a restored farmhouse, the Fleet House … Continue reading Moonfleet Manor and Weymouth 2026
Costa Rica Christmas and New Year 2025/26 – Full Itinerary
Our intention was to go to South Africa, but flights were very expensive, so I have been looking for a warm, sunny, and exciting place to go at Christmas, and I somehow got a bit too excited and made an emotional (but no-regret) purchase: flights to Costa Rica! A scenic pathway & lush greenery and … Continue reading Costa Rica Christmas and New Year 2025/26 – Full Itinerary
Lunsford Farm, East Sussex 2025
Our second stay with Feathers Down Farms - we loved our Dorset stay for Father’s Day in June and decided to book again for an end of summer camping break. This time in East Sussex, just walking distance to Pett Level Beach. Cozy camping view from Feathers Down Farms, overlooking the beautiful East Sussex coast … Continue reading Lunsford Farm, East Sussex 2025
Rimetea, Coltesti 2025
We stayed at Conacul Secuiesc în Coltesti - very well located, a beautiful setting at the foot of the Piatra Secuiului mountain close to many mountain walks and hiking trails. Authentically decorated with quality linen, locally inspired furniture, spacious rooms and generally a well maintained place with the slowest possible restaurant service we ever experienced. … Continue reading Rimetea, Coltesti 2025
Via Transilvanica 2025
Day 1 Râşnov - Brasov attempt: our adventure started in Rasnov with the intention of walking to Brasov, but since we made it late in the day, we/ I chickened out panicking at the thought of a potential bear encounter 🐻 After a brisk 1hr loop we decided to drive to Brasov (an old favourite … Continue reading Via Transilvanica 2025
Constanta 2025
Crama Rasova în Cernavodă, nice stop just off the motorway on the way to Constanta. A pretty location with views over Danube and shady spots to enjoy a glass of wine. Not the friendliest of staff and an expensive experience overall as we’ve been charged £45 for two wine tastings even if we actually shared … Continue reading Constanta 2025
Dorset 2025
3rd year in a row now we went camping over the Father’s Day weekend. An established tradition by now, but given last year’s dramatic stormy weekend, I decided to upgrade ourselves to ‘glamping’. Feather’s Down - Mount Pleasant Farm STAY Mount Pleasant Farm, Feather’s Down. Totally worth it! On a field, part of a working … Continue reading Dorset 2025
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