The Wondrous Western Isles of Scotland

The Outer Hebrides (or the Western Isles) have been on my bucket list since it was first compiled and The Time of Covid presents a perfect opportunity to make the trip. This is an archipelago of some...

Hills, Show and Soft Furnishings

The thing about being women of a certain age is that we can get a little bit tired. Pip and I have been back at work for two weeks now and we've both had the busiest January ever. This, coupled...

Fire Pits and Maps

"Let's have a winter BBQ!" announced Ever Patient Husband one dark evening last autumn. "Hmmm." I replied, hoping he would forget all about it and we could all move on. Sadly, this was not to be...

Ten Highlights of South Island, New Zealand

Taking a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand was one of our favourite travel experiences. From breath-taking scenery to amazing wildlife, not to mention the friendly (and sometimes...

Diving at the Poor Knights Islands

The Poor Knights Islands are a Marine Reserve and Nature Reserve about 20km off the Tutukaka Coast in Northland, and they are internationally renowned as one of the premium dive destinations...

Head Torches are for Wimps!

I like walking in the dark. I love the dark. I find it comforting and peaceful. This is the opposite to what most people feel about the dark. I love nothing more than turning off all the lights in...