We have always tended to visit the Lake District at Easter or during the summer. This was our first visit in October and the autumn colors did not disappoint. Being lucky with the weather helps, and having access to well maintained paths means walking isn’t the mud-fest that can sometimes occur. Based ourselves in...

The Lake District National Park has been one of my happy places for a good number of years, here are some highlights from my recent visit. pencil museum The pencil museum is a must do. I’ve been telling the family this for many years, but until this week we haven’t managed to visit. The general consensus is that it was...

Having just returned from a week lying by the pool in Ravello, Italy I am contemplating what makes the holiday so relaxed and whether I can bring back anything to the hustle and bustle of daily life. I’m not going to recreate the scenario where my breakfast is made for me (cakes are a win, not for my waistline though),...