Category: Travel

Evening Hike Near Edale, Peak District – Grindslow Knoll, Woolpacks – Day Trip Hike

I travel to Manchester for work purposes a few times a year, but it never occurred to me to take advantage of it and explore Peak District… until last month! One evening, after a day spent in the office, I jumped on a train to Edale and enjoyed a quick evening hike. It was the end of June, so days were pretty much the longest they can be – my 3 hour post-work hike barely even caught the golden hour! Even though I only travelled from Manchester, a hike in the Peak District is perfectly viable on a day trip from London. I will be going back to the Peak District soon!

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Helvellyn Hike In Extreme Weather – Route From Glenridding Avoiding The Edges – Lake District Hike

Today, I’m taking you on an adventure I will never forget. I climbed Helvellyn, the third highest peak in Lake District, and the third tallest in the whole of England as well, sitting at 950 metres above sea level. And although I consider myself a seasoned hiker and have climbed plenty of mountains much taller than Helvellyn, it was a truly unforgettable experience… all thanks to the weather! Exposed to all elements, I spent half of that climb hoping that I don’t end up in the news that night… but, let’s start from the beginning.

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A Summer Day Trip To Guildford From London – Countryside Walk, Watt’s Gallery, Guildford Castle

Today, I’m taking you on a summer day trip from London to Guildford – by public transport, of course! It was a balanced mix of a long countryside walk with nice views combined with visiting local landmarks – an art gallery, a stunning chapel, a local museum, and a castle with the most spectacular gardens. I blindly chose Guildford for my day trip without high expectations, and I was thoroughly impressed! Here is your inspo for a cosy day trip from London, off the beaten track.

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A Cosy Summer Day Trip To Rochester, England, From London – High Street, Cathedral, Castle

Today, I’m taking you on a cosy day trip to Rochester – a charming town south-east of London, easily accessible by train. I have previously written about Rochester Christmas market, but I never visited Rochester in warmer months, until recently. Technically, I visited Rochester in the spring – I mentioned it in my quarterly spring photo blog. However, with temperatures over 30°C, the day certainly felt more like summer. Here is how I spent a cosy summer day in Rochester on a day trip from London.

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Kozi Wierch Hike – Tatra Mountains – Poland – Spectacular Views, Wildlife Encounters

Today, I’m taking you on a somewhat challenging but fun hike in the Polish Tatra Mountains: to the peak of Kozi Wierch, at 2291 metres above sea level. We enjoyed incredible views of Dolina Pieciu Stawow (the Valley of Five Lakes), saw a lot of native wildlife, and had a well-earned meal at the tourist hostel. What a day! Last year, I spent nearly two weeks in Zakopane, Poland, at the foot of Tatra Mountains. This year, at the start of June, I had a chance to go back, for a few days. The weather, like last year, wasn’t too generous, but we managed to use the good moments to the maximum.

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London In Photos – Spring 2026 – Parks, Animals, Day Trips – Lots Of Photos

Although we’ve already had a couple of heatwaves in London this year, officially, summer is only starting next week. Continuing a long-standing tradition of my blog, let me take you on a photo journey to spring 2026 in London and a couple of other English towns. We will start in my local parks in east London, then venture to other London parks, and finally, I’ll take you on a few day trips out of London. From wildlife to colourful flowers, famous landmarks and stunning landscapes, get ready for plenty of photos!

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15+ The Best Gardens In London (Free To Visit) – Flowers, Wisteria, Green Spaces

I love long walks, and luckily, London has a lot of beautiful green spaces for a walk. Recently, I posted a list of unique places for a long walk in London. Today, I want to share with you a list of my favourite public gardens in London – places where you can sit down and relax, enjoying a rainbow of colourful flowers. If you want to learn where to find the most spectacular flower beds, rose bushes, beautiful wisteria or peaceful, secluded wildflower gardens, keep reading – this post is for you.

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Where To See Animals In London For Free – Lemurs, Peacocks, Pelicans, Farm Animals And More

I love animals and just like I did when I was a child, I still love visiting places where I can see, or even interact with animals. Frankly, even seeing a squirrel in my local park makes me happy! Earlier this year, I visited the London Zoo. It’s a great place, but the tickets are too expensive to visit it regularly. So today, I’m bringing you a list of places in London where you can see various animals for free. From native wildlife to exotic monkeys, there are plenty of options. Great for the little ones, but adults like me will also enjoy them!

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A Day In Weymouth And Isle Of Portland – Day Trip From London By Train – Dorset, England

Today, I’m taking you on a day trip from London to beautiful Dorset, where I visited the Isle of Portland and Weymouth. It was a day trip by train, and although I wish I had gone for a few days instead, I still managed to see a lot. The views were breathtaking, I couldn’t believe my eyes! If you live in London and would love to see the south-west coast, this is a trip for you. It’s good enough as a day trip, which is what I opted for this time, but it would be even better as a weekend holiday. I visited an aquarium and enjoyed a small hike on the coast, but there’s plenty more to do in the area.

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Chelsea In Bloom 2026, Belgravia In Bloom 2026 – Free Floral Events In London

If you’re in London this week, run, don’t walk to Chelsea! The annual free floral event, Chelsea in Bloom, has returned. Whilst the famous Chelsea Flower Show is taking place in an enclosed space, with tickets costing an arm and a leg, the general public gets to enjoy a free version on the streets of Chelsea and Belgravia. This year’s theme of Chelsea in Bloom is ‘Out of this World’. Nearby, there’s a sister event: Belgravia in Bloom. Both festivals run from May 18th to May 24th. Here’s all you need to know, and some photos of this year’s displays.

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