It’s time to appreciate the love and value which dogs bring to our lives. According to several studies dogs really are good for our health. They can help us become calmer and more mindful, as well as becoming more active and responsible. In addition, just a few times stroking our furry friends can help ourContinue reading “Woof! It’s International Dog Day!”
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Could these be the best tv tours ever?
“I want ye so much I can scarcely breathe…” Fancy a bit of tv escapism and would like to discover more about places featured in your favourite tv series? It all started from lines like the one above which grabbed me and left me in a week-long television coma, resulting in a completion of OutlanderContinue reading “Could these be the best tv tours ever?”
A break from the norm?
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men… My good friend Sally and I said repeated this phrase many times at university. It rings true today. Life is busy and hard sometimes and it’s so important to take a step back and have a giggle. It’s as good as a break.Continue reading “A break from the norm?”
Holiday hacks for a Dogtastic summer!
Wanting some inspiration for UK outdoor adventures with your furry friend for your next holiday? Try these tips and links to make the most of your caravanning or camping canine adventures! In celebration of a new furry addition to our extended family, (my brother’s family have bought a cute Cavapoo puppy this month), and asContinue reading “Holiday hacks for a Dogtastic summer!”
Winter is coming….How to bring the outside in or inside out
As Bonfire night explosions end with a final sizzle, the next thing on people’s minds is usually the beginning of winter and preparations for the festive season ahead. What’s been added to the mix this year is Covid-19, and it’s thrown us rather off kilter with our prewinter preparations. Whether it’s a national lockdown likeContinue reading “Winter is coming….How to bring the outside in or inside out”
Compiegne – a tourist site you will always remember…
History and champagne tasting were on offer for us culture vultures during a winter visit to Compiegne in northern France. The Oise area has long been popular with history buffs as a culture rich region full of destinations linked to the two World Wars. However, our long weekend across the channel proved to be moreContinue reading “Compiegne – a tourist site you will always remember…”
Hilltop spa in the Netherlands? You’ve obviously not been to Valkenburg….
Just for a minute, imagine yourself basking in the invigorating waters of a luxurious outdoor whirlpool. As you peek through the steam rising around you, you gaze outwards across the wooded valley beyond and watch the sun set, feeling any tension you had built up over the last few weeks melt away under the warmContinue reading “Hilltop spa in the Netherlands? You’ve obviously not been to Valkenburg….”
A life outside 