Category: Travel

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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7 Not So Obvious Places For A Long Walk In London – Escape The Crowds – Nature Walks

Living in London, it’s a privilege to have so many famous landmarks and parks right at your doorstep. It feels pretty incredible to be able to jump on the tube and go see the Big Ben or Buckingham Palace on a random day. However, those famous places are rather crowded pretty much every day. And sometimes, it’s nice to go on a long walk in a quieter place. Today, I’m bringing you a list of 7 unusual ideas for a walk in London, away from the biggest crowds. From nature walks to glass skyscrapers, there’s something for everyone.

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A Day In Warwick, England – Warwick Castle, St Mary’s Church, Market Hall Museum – Things To Do

I love a day trip, and I love castles. So, a day trip to a place with a stunning castle is right up my street! On the last weekend of April, I went to Warwick. I spent most of the day in Warwick Castle, which is wonderful, but I also managed to see a couple of other landmarks in town: St Mary’s Church with a viewing tower and a beautiful chapel, and local museum. If you’re looking for inspiration for day trips from London, this post is for you. It was a perfect day – here is how it went.

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A Day In West London – Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Palace, Chiswick House, Thames Path

After living in London for over 6 years, I still manage to discover new places to explore. And I love it! Today, let me take you on a day trip to west London. On a beautiful, sunny day at the end of April, I visited Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Palace, Chiswick House Gardens, and enjoyed a long walk along the Thames. It was a lovely day, and I didn’t spend a penny, except for some coffee and a sweet treat, which was completely avoidable. If you’re looking for inspiration for things to do in London, away from big crowds – this post is for you.

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