Walking the South Downs Way in Stages: Route Guide & Where to Stay
The South Downs Way is a 160-kilometre National Trail along the chalk ridge from Winchester to Eastbourne, usually split into eight stages.
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There’s more to discover in Europe than you might think. From historic cities to lush green landscapes, Europe is home to so many beautiful places. Take a slow travel trip to Barcelona, get lost in a maze of streets in Granda, explore magnificent lakes in Macedonia, immerse yourself in Bulgarian history, and go by train across Poland.
South Downs Way Winchester to Exton & East Meon: Stage 1 Walk Guide
The South Downs Way starts at the old City Mill in Winchester and runs 160 kilometres east to Eastbourne. Stage 1 officially finishes at Exton, a small village in the Meon Valley about 19 kilometres in. If you are planning…
Stanlake Park Wine Estate: Vineyard Stay Near London
Stanlake Park Wine Estate is one of the easiest vineyard stays to reach from London. The Elizabeth line runs direct to Twyford station, the stop before Reading, and the estate is a fifteen-minute walk from there. This makes Stanlake one…
Malta in November: Two Weeks of Winter Sun
We spent two weeks in Malta in early November - GBP 99 flights, 72 euro a night in Valletta, sea swims off Gozo and two days of rain. Here is what it is actually like.
Best Beaches Near the Seven Sisters, East Sussex
Looking to get out to the beach in East Sussex? This blog is for you. Within easy reaching distance of London and Brighton, the south-east coast has a lot more beach to it than just Brighton beach, especially if you…
Seven Sisters Cliffs From London: How To Do It In A Day
Getting to the Seven Sisters cliffs from London is easier than most people expect — a train from Victoria down to Seaford, then a short bus along the coast road, and you’re at the start of the walk in about…
Where to Stay in Rhodes: Best Areas for Every Kind of Trip
Rhodes is big as Greek islands go. It’s 78km top to bottom, and the southern tip is a two-hour drive from the airport up north. The island caters to many different types of holidaymaker. It’s most well known for large-scale…
St Paul’s Bay, Lindos: The Best View in Rhodes
St Paul’s Bay is the best view in Lindos, and we say that having stood on the Acropolis directly above it the day before. It is a near-enclosed sandy bay with cliffs wrapped around it, a tiny white chapel at…
Prasonisi, Rhodes: Kitesurfing Where Two Seas Meet
Prasonisi is a sandbar at the very southern tip of Rhodes where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, and it is one of the most reliable wind sports spots in Europe. You come over a hill, the whole bay opens up…
Where to Stay in Lindos, Rhodes: Best Areas and Hotels
Lindos is small, but “staying in Lindos” can mean five quite different things — and the difference between them matters more here than in most places, because the village is car-free, built on a hill, and the big hotels are…