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York and the Lake District National Park – my England trip summary

York and the Lake District National Park – my England trip summary

I have been back at my dad’s for a few weeks now, enjoying home-cooked meals and sleeping in my own bed again. After almost two months of travelling, my last stops in England were York and the Lake District National Park. It has also been…

The Ancient spots of England – top of the list

The Ancient spots of England – top of the list

After spending time in London and a few smaller towns, I wanted to explore some of England’s ancient places. There is so much history here. Some of it goes back thousands of years. For this trip, I chose three famous historic sites: Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman…

Exploring the Villages of Surrey County and South East England

Exploring the Villages of Surrey County and South East England

I arrived in England by ferry from France, making my first drive through Hampshire and Surrey County, just south of London. Funnily enough, I was back in an English-speaking country for the first time in almost 18 months. Pretty much since the day I left Australia. My plan…

Wales – Hiking the Gower Coast and driving the Snowdonia Mountains

Wales – Hiking the Gower Coast and driving the Snowdonia Mountains

Wales, a place where the English language doesn’t always sound quite like English (at least, I often struggled to understand it!) and where the grass somehow seems greener than green. Add a breathtaking coastline, rolling hills, and dramatic mountain scenery. It’s easy to see why…

Exploring London‘s museums and streets

Exploring London‘s museums and streets

I made it back to London, still travelling by car with my bike on the roof after crossing over from France. Of course, arriving in England also meant getting used to driving on the left side of the road again, which added a little extra…