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England Summary + York and the Lake District National Park

England Summary + York and the Lake District National Park

I have been back at my dads for a few weeks now, enjoying the home cooked meals and my own bed. After almost two months of travelling (last stops in England were York and the Lake District National Park) it was also nice to relax…

The Ancient spots of England

The Ancient spots of England

After some time in the big city London and other little towns, I also tracked down the ancient spots of England that are worth seeing. From the Hadrian‘s Wall to the Roman Baths and the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, those three were my pick for this…

Hiking Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland

Hiking Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland

The Scottish Highlands are located in the north western part of the country and are renowned for their picturesque beauty and rugged landscapes. The home of the Highlander (and Harry Potter sites), it is best known for the amazing Loch Ness. And we all heard…

Loch Lomond, Stirling and Edinburgh – Scotland‘s best spots?

Loch Lomond, Stirling and Edinburgh – Scotland‘s best spots?

It was a 50:50 draw between going to Ireland and Scotland after Wales and at the end, the weather decided for me. Scotland it was. So my plan was to go from Loch Lomond, over the Highlands to Stirling and Edinburgh. But are these Scotland‘s…

The south and southeast villages of England

The south and southeast villages of England

I arrived in England via a ferry coming from France and so my first drive was through the Hampshire and Surrey area, south of London. Funnily, I am back in an English speaking country after 18 months, basically since the day I left Australia. So…

Wales – Hiking the Gower Coast and driving the Snowdonia Mountains

Wales – Hiking the Gower Coast and driving the Snowdonia Mountains

Wales – were the english language is not really english (at least I had trouble understanding it) and the grass is greener than green. Not to mention the stunning coastline and the beautiful landscape. How did I get here? I had a few sunny days…

Exploring London‘s museums and streets

Exploring London‘s museums and streets

I have made it back to London. After some fond memories of my trip to London with my mum many years ago, I wasn‘t sure I would be back any time soon. But visiting some friends for a few days seemed like a great opportunity…

Cycling the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River

Cycling the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River

After all the amazing cycling along the La Loire River Path Valley, cycling the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River was next. For this I based myself for three nights in a great little country guesthouse between Rouen and Paris to explore the area…

Cycling the La Loire à Vélo path – from Blois to Orléans

Cycling the La Loire à Vélo path – from Blois to Orléans

Cycling in France is an amazing experience. From La Loire a Velo cycling path to the Seine River, there are lots of cycling paths to choose from. Some good some not bad so here is the first part of my cycling journeys in France…