Whether we’re at home or self-catering somewhere in the UK, we at Travellowdown are always keen to try different forms of plant-based food. So when the chance to sample some products from THIS came along, we grabbed the opportunity. The company’s range of products is quite extensive, including THIS Isn’t Chicken Tenders, THIS Isn’t Chicken [...]
Any time of year is perfect for enjoying L.A Brewery’s many drinks but sipping the company’s Sparkling English Blush in the garden on a gentle summer’s evening is pure heaven. I should know, I’ve tried it! L.A Brewery offers sustainably brewed non-alcoholic drinks made using a natural fermentation process with innovative blends of tea, plants [...]
Moderate Becoming Good Later - Sea Kayaking the Shipping Forecast by Toby & Katie Carr is an exhilarating and deeply moving story of one man’s attempt to sea kayak the areas of the Shipping Forecast, which has charmed millions of listeners and helped generations of seafarers for decades. The book is full of so many emotions, including [...]
Overlooking the Bristol Channel near the coastal village of Porlock Weir is a delightful three and a half-acre garden brimming with beautiful flowers, rare plants and where you’ll always receive a warm welcome from the affable hosts. Greencombe, situated along the sheltered wooded slopes of Exmoor, is a north-facing garden surrounding a 1940s house built [...]
With summer upon us, relaxing with a refreshing white wine is, for many, the perfect way to end a busy day. For anyone who follows a plant-based diet, such as me, it’s even better to know the wine is suitable for vegans. I’m always keen to try different varieties so was intrigued when I heard [...]
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 [...]
