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Leighton House – A Quest for The Holy Grail

Posted on November 7, 2022 by admin

Moving to England during one of the country’s many pandemic lockdowns – number three I believe this particular one was – presented a great deal of frustration and unrest for this wandering soul. One of the most exhilarating aspects of moving to a new city or country is the delightful pleasure of exploration and discovery.… Continue reading

Fenton House and Garden – A Symphony of Elegance and Charm

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by admin

Although named after Philip Ibbetson Fenton, a Yorkshireman who made his fortune as a Riga merchant exporting Russian produce to London in the 18th century, Fenton House, in London’s affluent Hampstead, has been shaped by a rich and varied succession of owners and inhabitants since its original inception in 1696. Constructed by master bricklayer William… Continue reading

Reminiscing Cornwall – A Visit to the Eden Project – From Pit to Paradise

Posted on August 15, 2022 by admin

“Beauty is not an extra. It’s an affirmation that there’s more to life than existence and consumption and utility.” – Tim Smit – Co-founder of the Eden Project Sometimes you visit a place so special, so utterly ambitious, that you wonder how it ever came to fruition in the first place. An aspiring idea is,… Continue reading

Regent’s Park – A Riot of Colour

Posted on July 25, 2022 by admin

The English, much like the Australians, love a good old game of sport. They love to play sport, they love to watch sport, and most importantly, they love to talk about sport. Crowds of cotton clad Brits, dazzling in their crisp white shorts, relish the mild English summers, allowing them to sit outside in neat,… Continue reading

Ham House – An Era of Opulence

Posted on July 18, 2022 by admin

Although the affluent residential town of Richmond is situated a mere 10 miles from central London, it once was rural agricultural countryside consisting of large houses and hunting lodges of the extremely wealthy. One such estate, a 17th century treasure trove, lies nestled among the naturalistic landscape along the banks of the river Thames. Tucked… Continue reading

Cornwall – Part 2 – Unabashed Nostalgia – A Guide to my Favourite Seaside Towns in Cornwall

Posted on June 27, 2022 by admin

Cornwall may well be firmly attached to mainland England, but this spectacular county on the rugged southwestern tip has its own blend of unique charm and beauty that perfectly separates it from the rest of the country. Cornwall’s reach extends considerably into the Celtic Sea, forming a jagged peninsula culminating at the promontory of Land’s… Continue reading

Cornwall – Part 1 – Languid Bays and Salty Lips – A Jaunt to the Port Town of Fowey

Posted on June 4, 2022 by admin

An awful lot of people have childhood memories of holidays in Cornwall, and the holidays are old-fashioned and hugely successful. You stick a child and a dog on one of the beaches, and they just light up: they just love it. ― Martin Clunes, Actor Cornwall has been high on my list of places to… Continue reading

Richmond Park – All Good Things Are Wild and Free

Posted on April 4, 2022April 5, 2022 by admin

London can be many things to many people. In a city saturated with historical monuments and famous landmarks the river city is a veritable playground for the throngs of eager tourists wishing to soak up a bit of British culture. For the young, or the very young at heart, London is a beacon representing opportunity… Continue reading

River Walk – Chiswick to Hammersmith with a picturesque detour to Chiswick House and Gardens.

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by admin

A self guided jaunt through two of London’s prettiest waterfront neighbourhoods – including an interactive map Time 2-4 hours depending on your rhythm and how often you stop. An easy, slow-paced walk on mostly flat, paved terrain. When Dan and I moved to London one of the biggest adjustments for us was navigating our new… Continue reading

Oxford – Part 2 – Idyllic with a Capital I

Posted on February 7, 2022 by admin

“When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!”  —Chapter 4, The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Bluish grey ripples of reflected water danced on the branches above their heads as the tiny… Continue reading

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