Derbyshire in the Spring
A few years ago I visited North East Derbyshire and explored places in this part of the english Peak District. On this trip I was seeing family, but got to see plenty of splendid spots and spectacular scenery. I came up on the train from Plymouth, where…
Oban and The Isle of Mull
Back in October 2020, I took a trip to Oban. It was right at the top of my list of destinations to visit in Scotland. The seaside town of Oban has been a popular getaway for centuries. It sits in the Argyll and Bute area of Scotland. I got the train up…
Playa D’en Bossa
On June 20th; after my stay in San Antonio, i arrived at the Hotel Vibra Mare Nostrum in Playa D’en Bossa. These 10 nights were the 2nd part of my trip on sunny Ibiza. The taxi got me to the hotel for about 9am and was about 30 euros. I…
Back to the Island… Yep, that one!
So inevitably, on June 12th I flew back to Ibiza. My third journey on the White Isle. Maybe the after-effects of covid and just getting older have lit a fire under my ass these last 12 months. Either way; if you haven’t been, then go. I flew out of…
A Devonian in Glasgow
Just before Covid; in February 2020, I moved to Glasgow, Scotland. This post is a tale of experiences of a born and bred Devon boy now living in Glasgow. Over 2 and a half years and only now do I feel in a position to really put across my perspective as…
Trekking In Inverness and the Cairngorms
Scotland Holidays often involve hills, lochs and rain. This one was no different and I will tell you all about it. Last Summer I took 7 day trip up north to the Scottish highlands. Still in Covid times, but an excellent stay-cation and packed loads in on…