My daughter has constantly requested to go camping. Being a creature of comforts, I didn’t fancy that small tent, sleeping bag affair. It’s not to say that I haven’t done it before. I can remember when I did a 2 week expedition in the Lake District for my Gold Duke […]
Travel & Hotel
A day trip to Whitstable Beach
Last weekend, I took some time off from work, determined to spend quality Summer time with the family. Every Summer, we visit Whitstable for its lovely beach, only a relatively modest driving distance from London. Last year was rather blustery, but this year we were blessed with warm sunshine. The […]
A day in the Cotswolds and Daylesford Organic farm
Yesterday was a day spent with the family in the Cotswolds. It’s lovely to leave the city every now and then for outdoor space, fresh air and a leisurely pace. We drove first to the picturesque village of Woodstock, near Oxford. The cottage above was the dwelling of Thomas Chaucer, […]