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Scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge

November 15, 2023 by Elizabeth

A scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, voted one of the most popular walks in the Lake District, England. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: OL5 Helvellyn Helvellyn is a mountain in the Lake District. At 3,117 feet (950 metres), it is the third largest peak in …

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8 Reasons to Visit Cornwall

December 31, 2018 by Elizabeth

We go on a VW T4 camper van road trip through Cornwall, visiting some stunning places and trying some of the local food. What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments! It’s been a very long time since I’ve gone on a proper road trip. You know, when you pack …

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Thames River London

30 Hours in London

December 24, 2018 by Elizabeth

How we spent 30 hours in London, from a walk at night along the Thames, to meeting Jamie Oliver, going on an open top bus tour, watching fire dancers, aerial acrobatics and winning an award! I hadn’t originally intended on blogging about my recent visit to London. Going to the city was just an excuse …

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Vuelio Blog Awards - Best Food and Drink Blog

Best Food & Drink Blog – Vuelio Blog Awards 2018

December 7, 2018 by Elizabeth

The Vuelio Blog Awards is firmly established as the biggest blogging night of the year. When I found out in early October that I was shortlisted for the Best Food & Drink Blog I knew I had to start planning for a trip to London for the ceremony; after all, it’s been hailed as the best …

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In the Footsteps of the Romans: Walking Hadrian’s Wall

April 23, 2017 by Elizabeth

A 5.5-day walk along England’s 13th National Trail. Hadrian’s Wall is the largest ancient Roman artefact in the world. Running for 80 Roman miles (75 modern miles) from Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne on the east coast of England to Bowness-on-Solway on the west coast it marked the northern edge of the Roman empire. Construction …

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P&O Ferries: Pride of Hull

Review: P&O Ferries – Pride of Hull

July 25, 2016 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with P&O Ferries. First experience on a P&O Ferry My first ever experience on a P&O Ferry was in the Spring of 1999. I’d landed in Glasgow a few days beforehand via Iceland, with an Army Surplus rucksack on my back containing all my worldly possessions and just shy of £200 in traveller’s …

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Tarn Hows, Lake District

The National Trust: Tarn Hows

January 10, 2016 by Elizabeth

Tarn Hows is a small mountain lake in the heart of the Lake District. There is a very well-maintained 1.5-mile path around the perimeter of the tarn, and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Lake District. While listening to BBC Radio 2 over my morning cup(s) of coffee I am …

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Grizedale - camping in the Lake District

To the Trees: Grizedale Forest Park Adventures in the Lake District

November 29, 2015 by Elizabeth

I might have said this a few times, but there are very few trees in Shetland. We live on a wind-swept, saltwater-battered rock in the middle of the North Sea. There are a few little groups of trees here and there and one deciduous area which gives a tiny taste of what it feels like …

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Chiswick House, London

Food Blogger Connect and a Str’EAT’ Food Party

October 12, 2015 by Elizabeth

A weekend of great company and excellent food. Food Blogger Connect (FBC) is (in their words) “the world’s leading International food blogging conference” held annually in London, England. Founded in 2009 it brings together food bloggers, industry representatives and educational speakers for a packed weekend of networking and community. After hearing so many positive reviews …

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BritMums Live 2014 – A Trip to London

July 20, 2014 by Elizabeth

Last month I had the pleasure of attending my very first blogging conference: BritMums Live 2014 held in the elegant 18th century listed building The Brewery in London. It was a whirlwind of a trip with many new fantastic experiences for me and an adventure I will treasure always.

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An Adventure to Plymouth, England

April 9, 2014 by Elizabeth

Let me tell you a little story. Last summer Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary was sent a stop motion animation kit for review. We had a lot of fun with that kit, and as a family we made a short animation of our staycation summer holiday in Unst, the most northerly UK inhabited island.

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“Never underestimate the power of your own story. Life may have taken unexpected turns, but it’s never too late to weave new threads of adventure into your tapestry. Keep spinning those yarns, my friend.

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