Quirky Traveller's Tales

I do hope you’ll take a bit of time to look around here and find something to stir your imagination.  Check out the blog posts for ideas for your next holiday – or simply enjoy armchair dreaming.  Why not join me on a quirky journey of discovery in the beautiful Lake District, Cumbria and experience …

One of my absolute favourite places in Cumbria is Rydal Water in the heart of the Lake District. To sit on that little bench overlooking the water and idly pass the time of day is one of the most magical experiences anyone can have in this area full of wondrously quirky and inspiring places …
When I …

Do you know the Lake District, Cumbria UK? If so, you probably think of mountains, lakes, poets – and possibly a drop of rain! Well, there is a whole lot more to it than that, and you can experience the full-on quirkiness that the area can offer at Cumbria’s annual Chilli Fest …
This year it takes place on …

“Going Slow is a way of thinking, living, eating and being. It is also a sophisticated response to to unsophisticated, vacuous commercialism – the Slow Movement offering something that is life-affirming, rooted in a deep understanding of human needs.”
Thus writes Alastair Sawday in the introduction to his latest addition to the excellent Sawdays series of Accommodation …

It was love at first sight – that gorgeous purple & white VW Camper Van, with its shiny strong body, sturdy wheels & plush leather interior.  We were at Leighton Hall’s annual Classic Car Rally and my son was trying to convince me that I should exchange my rather dilapidated car for the joys of this …

Summertime and the living is – well, if not exactly easy, then at least a bit less stressful than in the midst of winter.  Our thoughts turn to travel and having a holiday to relax and enjoy ourselves. But in the current financial climate and with an ever-increasing awareness of the ecological and environmental impact …

“Oh, aren’t they tiny!”  This is a common response from anyone seeing the native, and oh so famous, Lakeland daffodil. Unlike the large and sturdy garden daffodil, our local one is a delicate wee flower, springing up in bunches all over Cumbria at this time of year.  (Well, to be honest, usually a tad earlier …