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Cathedral Cave
While still in Lake District, near Coniston water, I set off to explore the Cathedral Cave, which was aptly named for its spectacular cavern in the first chamber. This whole landscape had been shaped by industry, with slate quarries and copper mines dotting the Tilberthwaite and surrounding areas. Records of quarrying dated back to the…
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Holme Fell
Holme Fell is a real gem among the lesser heights of Lakeland. Although not very high (1,040 ft), it more than compensates with its ruggedness, as even smaller hills can prove challenging to climb. The lower tops were covered in a thick tangle of vegetation, but I persevered and made my way to the top…
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Scotland for Beginners: DOs and DON’Ts
Earlier this Summer, I’ve set off to my five days Scotland tour by car from Loch Lomond through the Highlands to Inverness. The tour included ascent to Ben Nevis, canoeing on Loch Ness and camping in Glen Affric. Here, then, is my beginner’s observation to the wonders of Scotland. Tips I’ve penciled in to my…
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Mallorca: The Ultimate Winter Adventure
Fed up with the English winter in February, we simply bordered a 2h 40m flight from windy, cold and damp Manchester to warm, dry and sunny Palma de Mallorca. Needless to say that this paraíso Balear makes for a great winter destination. Avoiding the strong summer heat, busy streets and high prices, there is something…
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Hadrian’s Wall
It’s January 2022 and I just arrived to Northumbria. The plan is to explore the Hadrian’s Wall over the weekend. For quite a some time now, I’ve been immensely interested in the history of this monument built by Romans in Britain. However the weather is completely rubbish. The MetOffice just issued a yellow weather warnings…
