Day 14: to wrap up our trip, we returned to Hermanus for our final 6 nights in SA. We arrived just on time to head out to the Rock Restaurant in the new harbour to watch the sunset and enjoy some seafood. The view is just wow, truly spectacular, especially as the sun goes down. … Continue reading Hermanus – South Africa 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
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
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
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
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
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
Van Loveren wine farm - nice stop on our way from Cape Town to Gourikwa to stretch our legs and taste some wine https://www.vanloveren.co.za/ Van Loveren Gourikwa coastal nature reserve https://www.gourikwa.co.za/ such a peaceful, beautiful and wild place to explore! Lots of information boards educating everyone about the local wildlife. Interestingly, there are some ancient … Continue reading Gourikwa – South Africa 2025 Celebration trip
Here we are, back in Cape Town! This time for a very special trip we have been planning for about 2 years now! View from the Cellars / Hohenort I probably should have known this, but I only recently learned that Cape Town was established in 1652 initially intended as a ‘temporary’ refreshment point for … Continue reading Cape Town 2025
The pig in the South Downs Amberley house DO Walk - follow the Arundel River Circular trail. Picturesque and diverse with quite a few (steep) ups and downs. Pub stop with views over the river close to the end. We will return. Just wander around the historic town, Arundel has a special charm! Next time: … Continue reading In and around Arundel
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