I have a predilection for books about the Lake District so was intrigued when I heard about Tom Chesshyre’s new publication. I’ve enjoyed several of his previous titles so had high expectations of this offering, in which he charts his 379-mile trek around the Lakes, England’s largest national park and now a UNESCO World Heritage [...]
Back in April 2022, we were fortunate to try the ZENB gluten-free pasta range consisting of 100% yellow peas. And, wow, we’re pleased we did. We were, therefore, excited to hear that a new product had been added to the company’s range: the Agile Bowl. The company’s promotional message of “ditch the sandwich” is very [...]
Recently, my family and I had the pleasure of visiting the luxurious Dylan Coastal resort in Camarthenshire. During our visit, I enjoyed a men’s facial at the on-site spa. For all the treatments available at Dylan, Ishga products are exclusively used. Impressed by the overall experience and feeling invigorated after the facial, I wanted to [...]
In these straitened times, it's reassuring to know that you can still visit a fab destination, such as the Isle of Wight, without needing extremely deep pockets when it comes to visiting attractions, taking the kids out for the afternoon and so on. Recently, we spent a long weekend on the isle and searched out [...]
Packing for holidays, even if it’s just a long weekend away, can be tiresome, especially when it comes to choosing which toiletries to take. Flying, of course, brings the added headache of ensuring that any liquids or creams are kept in containers not exceeding 100ml. Well, RINGANA, a highly-respected Austrian company specialising in vegan skincare [...]
Luxury Lodges – the name says it all. Superb, attractive, self-catering properties located in such delectable locations as Cornwall, the Lake District and Carmarthenshire. And it’s not all lodges, either. I was fortunate enough to sample a Troutbeck Cottage, one of many on offer at Whitbarrow Village. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Lake [...]
It's time to be honest now. When we're thinking of organising a holiday, we wouldn't automatically consider Leicestershire - well, that was the case before we visited the county during the summer. That short break opened our eyes to how interesting and beautiful the county is. Not only do you have the city itself, but [...]
If you fancy a delicious vegan burger - or any kind, for that matter - I’d recommend heading to Hub Box. I had the pleasure of eating at the Exeter branch a few days ago and wasn’t disappointed. Sat outside watching the world go by while I munched through my tasty burger and scrummy fries [...]
This charming private garden is set in a peaceful valley just a few miles from Barnstaple, Devon. It was created by the late Dr Jimmy Smart who, after being a ship’s doctor during the Second World War, purchased the land in 1949. By 1980, he was a full-time gardener and quickly recognised for his contribution, [...]
For most people, like us, pasta is a staple part of one’s diet. So, when we’re planning a self-catering break, pasta is a “must” on our shopping list. Everyone likes to try something different from time-to-time and that’s how we discovered ZENB’s range of pasta made from yellow peas. Founded by the Mizkan Group, ZENB [...]
