Month: Sep 2026

25 Day Trip Ideas From London By Train – Hikes, Walks, Sightseeing

25 Day Trip Ideas From London By Train – Hikes, Walks, Sightseeing

I love a Saturday day trip by train. I try to get out of town a couple of times a month at least, and have visited plenty of amazing places in recent years, always travelling on public transport. So today, I’m bringing you a list of my favourite day trips from London. I hope this gives you ideas for your next weekend away! This list has everything: long nature walks, famous cliffs, castles, stunning architecture, and much more. For each day trip idea I linked my previous posts with more details about them.

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Whitstable To Margate Walk – England Coast Path Trail – Very Long Walk Near London By Train

Whitstable To Margate Walk – England Coast Path Trail – Very Long Walk Near London By Train

Today, I’m taking you on another long walk along the English Coast Path. This time, I covered the section between Whitstable and Margate in Kent. I managed to go on so many hikes and long walks this summer, I have a bit of a backlog of posts about them! This trip is from the beginning of August, when the days were still long, and we were in the middle of what felt like a never-ending heatwave and draught. This walk was 35 kilometres long and allowed me to check off a section of the English Coast Path that I hadn’t done before. Here’s how the trip went!

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Autumnal Recipes To Try This Year – Seasonal Foods – Warming Desserts

Autumnal Recipes To Try This Year – Seasonal Foods – Warming Desserts

I think it’s fair to say that it’s officially autumn now. Summer was incredibly generous for us in the UK this year, but I’m ready for cosy evenings and warming foods now. Every year, I gravitate towards seasonal recipes around this time of year. It’s no different this year! So, I figured I would share with you some of my favourite autumnal recipes to try. And guess what: none of them involves a pumpkin!

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London In Photos – Summer 2026 – Wildlife, Drought, Thames Path Walks And Day Trips

London In Photos – Summer 2026 – Wildlife, Drought, Thames Path Walks And Day Trips

As we’re finally transitioning into autumn, it’s time for my quarterly photo blog from London. It feels like summer this year has been a million years long, and writing the Spring 2026 update is just a distant memory. This summer in London was exceptionally hot and dry, and I tried my best to make the most of the warm days. I explored new parts of London, finding inspiration for further trips in the future; I went on countless day trips to escape the London heat, and I had a lovely time back in Poland around my birthday in July. Here’s a summary of summer 2026, with lots of photos from London and beyond!

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London Hampton To Richmond Long Walk – Thames Path – Active Day Out In West London

London Hampton To Richmond Long Walk – Thames Path – Active Day Out In West London

A few weeks ago, I posted about my long walk along the Thames Path in west London, between Fulham Palace and Richmond. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed walking down the peaceful trail along the river. Today, I’m taking you on another section of the Thames Path. I walked from Hampton to Richmond. I explored areas of London I’ve not been to before, and I was amazed by them. I admired fancy houses by the river, watched a bit of a rowing competition, and enjoyed a delicious coffee. It was a perfect summer day in London, and here is how it went.

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How To Avoid Back Pain And Soreness After A Long Hike – Tested Methods

How To Avoid Back Pain And Soreness After A Long Hike – Tested Methods

I love hikes and (very) long walks. If you look at my posts on this blog, I often post about my day trip hikes all around England. I walk half-marathons pretty much every weekend, and sometimes do even longer hikes, including marathon distances in a day. I love it! But the one thing that would limit me in the past was my tendency to catch back injuries, especially after strenuous exercise. So, over the last few years, I paid close attention to all the little details during my hikes and walks, and I made some observations. Since then, being aware of those little things, my post-hike recovery has improved greatly. Sure – I might still suffer from a slightly stiff back the next day, but it’s nothing compared to struggling to get up from a chair, which would happen in the past. Here are all the things that allowed me to enjoy long hikes without suffering the next day. The last tip is the most important!

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