As someone who grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Eastbourne, you think I'd have realised it sooner: this town is beaut! Ever since its beginnings as a Victorian seaside resort, people have been flocking to Eastbourne in droves- it's all that sea air, you see. Good for the lungs. And with the popularity of… Continue reading Things to do in Eastbourne: A Staycation Guide to the Sunshine Coast
A surprise free day- especially a free day when the sun happens to be shining- is always welcome in my books. Since the pandemic began, I had discovered a new appreciation for all the beauty that can be found on my very own doorstep; hours and hours of trekking across the South Downs and along… Continue reading Eastbourne to Alfriston • A summer walk on the South Downs Way
If the Village Green Preservation Society was an actual thing, they would bloomin' love Alfriston and its glorious green. Too bad it's only a song, although I'm pretty sure The Kinks would love Alfriston as well- even though the green here is actually known as The Tye. This quaint spot has been a firm favourite… Continue reading The Beginners Guide to Alfriston, East Sussex
St Nectan's Glen is a magical Cornwall waterfall which is unmissable on a trip to the south west of England. If it wasn't for lockdown, and the grounding of any flights out of England, I probably wouldn't have seen even half the beauty that I've managed to explore in this little country of ours. (Even… Continue reading St Nectan’s Glen • How to get to the magical Cornwall waterfall
We arrived in Boscastle on a baking hot day in June, sweltering in the car as we did laps of the car park at a speed of no faster than 5 miles per hour. That's the one downside to Cornwall; you kind of need a car to get around, but places to park are limited.… Continue reading One Day in Boscastle
We arrived in Broadstairs on a strangely overcast morning in June, while the sea was battering the harbour wall in mammoth crashes and explosions of saltwater. But the atmosphere did nothing to dampen our moods; at first sight of the golden curve of sand and colourful beach huts below the cliffs, we were all round… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Broadstairs
There's no denying that Port Isaac is special. Its slate-roofed cottages are nestled around a tiny fishing harbour on the north coast of Cornwall, where boats arrive with their catches in the early morning and children hunt in rock pools for crabs, amongst thick ribbony seaweed. This is an idyllic slice of cozy Cornish life,… Continue reading Things to Do in Port Isaac, Cornwall
Something a little different today, pals. Because today is the day I share with you my experience of one of the many many jobs I have undertaken in my life; the job in question being waitressing in London for an events company. There are dozens of companies like this one in the city centre, renting… Continue reading I ONCE WITNESSED A PROCESSION OF BEEF. (And other bizarre moments from waitressing in London)
Controversially, at Rock Beach Cornwall, there is not a pebble in sight. And the golden stretch of sand along the banks of the Camel Estuary is the perfect place to while away an afternoon, either relaxing on the beach or taking part in all manner of water sports. Here's why you need to visit Rock.… Continue reading Rock Beach Cornwall • A Guide to Kensington-by-the-Sea
The Seven Sisters walk is one of the most famous walks in the south of England, and without a doubt the most beautiful. Stretching along the stunning chalk coastline of the South Downs National Park, there are several iconic locations along the way; whether you complete the Seven Sisters walk all in one go or… Continue reading Seven Sisters Cliffs Walk • How to hike the famous Sussex cliffs
