Dialling for a cab just got better

When cabs started taking calls a few decades ago it seemed like a fantastic innovation. You could suddenly call for a cab anywhere you were and the convenience seemed revolutionary. The reality was quite different. First you would have to deal with …

St James City Farm in Gloucester

One of our regular favourite places to visit as a family, in spring and summer particularly, is St James City Farm in Gloucester. It is a very small farm, in a built up part of the city, where you’d least expect to …

Out at sea #CheckOutThatView

I’m pleased to announce that Check Out That View, my travel photo linky, is now back after an unscheduled break! Unfortunately, due to personal reasons (which you can read more about on my family lifestyle blog), I had to take a break from this …
Hallmark Hotel

Hallmark Hotel and Spa in Gloucester

Just before Christmas, Joy and I, went to enjoy a girly night at The Hallmark Hotel and Spa in Gloucester, which is a three star hotel and spa, situated four miles from junction 11A of the M5 motorway or three miles from Gloucester railway …
Exmouth

Exmouth Beach #CheckOutThatView

Growing up, my parents owned a caravan at Devon Cliffs near Exmouth in Devon. I have fond memories of many weekends in this part of Devon and I’ve been there since as a teenager and as an adult with my own children too. Exmouth is a …

Caffe Centrale in Peschiera Del Garda

Our favourite place for lunch in Peschiera Del Garda, Italy, was Caffe Centrale. We ate there numerous times by the end of our 6 day holiday.     Firstly is the beautiful setting… right on the lake (well… in the harbour)!     …