Category: Travel

Czerwone Wierchy Hike – Tatra Mountains – Poland

This year, I had the pleasure of spending my summer holidays hiking in Tatra Mountains, in the south of Poland. It’s one of my favourite places in the world, and it’s truly beautiful! Last week, I took you on a hike to Kasprowy Wierch, one of Poland’s most famous mountains. Today, I’m taking you to Czerwone Wierchy – a long but picturesque trail through 4 mountain peaks. It includes some of the easiest to climb peaks over 2000 metres above the sea level that you can find in Poland. Join me on the photo trip!

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Kasprowy Wierch Hike – Tatra Mountains – Poland

This year, I decided to spend my summer holiday in one of my all-time favourite places in the world – the beautiful Tatra Mountains in the south of Poland. I’ve hiked in those mountains many times in the past, but not in the last 10 years or so, and I was longing to go back. In today’s post, I’ll take you on a hike to the top of Kasprowy Wierch – one of the most popular peaks in Poland, with wonderful views.

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London In Photos – Spring 2025 – Parks, Free Festivals, Central London Walks

Can you believe that we’re already half way through 2025? Time flies so fast! Today, I’m taking you on a photo journey through spring 2025 in London. We were spoiled by beautiful weather, and the parks filled with colourful flowers. I also attended some of my favourite free annual events in London and had a great time. And of course, I went on a few day trips too. So, grab a drink, sit back and enjoy the photos!

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A Day In Wimpole Estate And Saffron Walden, England

Today, I’d like to take you to a true hidden gem located near Cambridge, England: Wimpole Estate, a National Trust site with vast parklands and stunning interiors. I had the pleasure of visiting Wimpole Estate on a bank holiday Monday a few weeks ago, and I absolutely loved it. If you’re looking for ideas for a day trip near London or Cambridge, Wimpole Estate is a great place to go. On the way back, I also briefly visited Saffron Walden, a charming small town. Here is how the day played out.

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Chelsea In Bloom 2025, Belgravia In Bloom 2025 – Floral Displays – Free Annual Event In London

If you’re in London this week, this is your sign: run, don’t walk to Chelsea and Belgravia! The posh areas of west London are hosting their annual floral events – Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom. Thousands of flowers adorn the streets in large scale displays and smaller arrangements. Shops and restaurants in that area decorated their displays with elaborate floral exhibits. It’s a must-see! The events are free to visit. What’s not to love? And if you’re not in London this time, don’t worry – Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom will be back in 2026.

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A Day Trip To Deal And Walmer, Kent, England – Two Castles, Garden And Pier

The weather is spoiling us here in the UK now, and you can’t waste a sunny weekend day in England – you never know when it’ll happen again! So, last Saturday, I decided to go on a day trip, which is one of my favourite things to do. I chose a destination I hadn’t been to before – Deal, a coastal town in Kent, south-east from London. I visited two Tudor castles, had a walk around stunning gardens and enjoyed the fresh air on the beach. Let me take you on that trip.

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London Chelsea Physic Garden Plant Festival 2025 – Annual Free Event In London

Today, I’m taking you on a trip to Chelsea Physic Garden, located in central London, and a walk around the nearby Battersea Park. I had visited the Chelsea Physic Garden before, during last year’s Plant Festival. It was a nice, chilled day out and I decided to do it again this year. Entry to the Garden is free during the festival, which is the perfect opportunity to visit it. There is also a small fair taking place in the Garden during the festival, where you can find a variety of craft goods – including skincare products, chocolate bars and, naturally, plants and herbs. It was a fun day!

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Mirów and Bobolice Castles – Trail of the Eagles’ Nests – Day Out In The South Of Poland

Saturday day trips are some of my favourite things to do. I usually explore the UK, but recently, I had a chance to go on a day trip close to my hometown in Poland. I spent the Easter period with my family and on my final day back home, we decided to go on a little trip. We visited two castles, in Mirów and Bobolice – part of the Trail of the Eagles’ Nests in the south of Poland, which includes 25 medieval castles between Częstochowa and Kraków.

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Box Hill Hike, England – Great Hiking Trail Near London

Hiking is one of my favourite activities. Challenging myself with a demanding physical activity whilst surrounded by the sounds and sights of nature is my ultimate medicine and therapy. A long hike away from the hustle and bustle of the city helps me relax and find solutions to any problems. Sadly, the south east of England doesn’t offer many mountainous areas and options for a hike are rather limited – but they do exist, you just need to search well. Today, I’m taking you on a hike to Box Hill in Surrey Hills – a perfect place for a day trip!

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9 More Hidden London Gems – Unique Places To Visit

A while ago, I posted a list of 10 Hidden Gems in London. It included some charming locations that aren’t well known amongst tourists, and perhaps some that even locals don’t know about. Today, I’d like to bring you another 9 hidden gems in the British capital. Even if you live in London yourself, there’s a chance that you haven’t heard of some of these, so come and have a read.

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