The Woman in Cabin 10 – The movie
This movie is based on a book by Ruth Ware. I read it and reviewed it here. In my opinion, this is one of…
8.3 Glorious Exploits Review: A Wild, Witty Ode to Greek Drama
I’ve been a little off with my reading lately. I’ve picked up and left off many books, unable to get into them, and I…
Diwali Weekend in Lake District
Diwali was a bit of a damp squib in terms of festivities, as we still don’t know many people yet and haven’t made many…
7.2 The Swimming Pool Review: A Slow-Boiling British Drama
I’ve been exploring a lot of new-to-me writers, with somewhat mixed results. I am really looking for good, contemporary British fiction in the light…
8.4 Purple Hibiscus
I picked up Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie because it’s part of my son’s school-assigned reading. He was having a little trouble with…
Bushy Park
I’ve been a bit distracted lately. The kids started school and uni, respectively, and we have been staying at home more. The weather’s more…
5 Tips to help you plan the perfect road trip
Whether you’re planning a solo adventure, a romantic getaway or a family holiday, a road trip is an exciting way to explore the UK….
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Stonehenge is an easy day trip from London, and one Bank Holiday weekend, we all decided to drive down and see these magnificent ancient…
The benefits of walking holidays
Choosing an active walking holiday over a more sedentary break offers great physical, mental, and emotional advantages. Unlike traditional vacations spent lounging by the…
Wow Windsor
One extremely hot and sunny day (30º degrees 🫠), we went to Windsor. Despite being very close to where we live, we ended up…