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The Dorset Coastal Path – Idyllic Isle of Purbeck
The Isle of Purbeck rolls out around us in green chalk-lands, tree-lined lanes and luscious hedgerows. Corfe Castle sits on its hilltop with 360 degree views, to the sea and across the biodiverse heathland. William the Conqueror sited his royal palace at this perfect vantage point to ward off invaders. But my favourite story is…
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New Forest Detour on our way to Dorset’s Coastal Path
A detour en-route to Dorset’s Coastal Path offers close-up encounters with the flora and fauna of the New Forest
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A Wedding in The Hague, Netherlands – Channelling our inner snail
My Grandad would keep us children busy by getting us to race snails down the hill, guaranteeing hours of peace for the adults. So I channel my inner snail when we get the invite to Seán’s nephew, Jay Jay’s wedding to the lovely Iga in The Hague: Fran the Van must come too. From Calais…
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The Algarve’s Tavira
We’ve finished chasing the River Guadiana, but of course, being us, we don’t follow the direct route home. I’m addicted to detours. So, of course, we drive west, away from the Portuguese/Spanish border, to Tavira. “It’s the jewel of the Algarve,” I insist to Seán. Trying to find a pitch to camp in Tavira is…
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The Algarve’s Castro Marim to the Atlantic
Two fortresses, channelling the inner Banksy, salt pans, racing pigeons, miles of sandy beach, Castro Marim and Monte Gordo have it all.
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Alentejo’s Mertola to the Algarve’s Odeleite
The drive from the mines at Sao Domingos to Mértola takes us on the scenic N265 through the mountains of the Natural Park of Vale do Guadiana. Deserted and atmospheric, there’s a view at every turn in the road. From the reservoir on the outskirts of Sao Domingos to the many tributaries of the great…
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