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28th August, 2019
“There is no such thing as bad weather – just the wrong clothes…” Popularly attributed to Alfred Wainwright (famous for his walking guides) this quote had to be by a Brit and really sums up the attitude needed to enjoy everything the British weather can throw at you! In general,…
6th August, 2019
Provence, a region in southeastern France bordering Italy and the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its diverse landscapes, from the Southern Alps and Camargue plains to rolling vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and lavender fields. To the south is the Côte d'Azur (or French…
31st May, 2019
Britain is known for its amazing variety - all within our small island. This is no less true of its food than of its landscapes and dialects. Many of these foods are associated with specific regions of Britain, some have a unique history and others are eccentrically British.…
30th April, 2019
We include such a wonderful array of islands on our cycling, walking and touring trips that we thought we would share a selection with you. 13th Century split Marken was separated from North Holland by a storm 8 centuries ago and remained an island until a causeway was built…
9th April, 2019
We have been walking in the UK for many decades so as you might imagine we've learnt a thing or two. Below we give our pick of the 5 best walking routes. They may tell you something about the amazing choices available in these varied and historic lands. What you may not know,…