Quirky Traveller's Tales

“Can we take our water bottles through?” “Pardon?” “Can we take our water bottles through security?” “Oh yes, of course you can. You can take anything you like – bottle of champagne if you fancy it!” And all this with a friendly smile and a wave through Customs … What  a difference this was from [...]

Going on an adventure doesn’t necessarily have to involve flights, airport transfers and a trip to the bureau de change. Our small isle of Great Britain has so much to offer that it can fill days and weeks of your time and give you the most rewarding experience. However it’s easy to take the history, [...]

In January this year I was invited to take part in 6 Challenges by Dan Brown of The Kendal Courier, the newly relaunched local magazine for Kendal and the south Lake District, Cumbria.  For each edition I agreed to do an activity that would push me out of my comfort zone, add a dash of [...]

Thanks to the current economical climate, more and more people are finding ways to enjoy cheap holidays in the United Kingdom. With over 240,000 square miles of magnificent scenery, there’s little wonder why. Of course, a holiday can be made just that little bit extra special if it saves you money without having to pinch [...]

Was it that unpronounceable volcanic eruption that brought Iceland into mainstream travel notice? Or maybe their spectacular banking debacle that created headline news; whatever the reason, suddenly everyone is talking about this latest must-see destination. Old Iceland hands may feel slightly put out as their secret world opens up to so many others, but for [...]

As a travel writer I often have to eat out on my own; it’s usually fine during the day but I have to admit that the evenings can drag, especially when there has been a lot going on in the day and I’d like to share it with someone.  Also, as a women, I sometimes [...]