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  • Seven of the best small towns to stay in Wales

    Seven of the best small towns to stay in Wales

    If you are planning a short U.K. break this summer here are some of my suggestions for the best small towns to stay in Wales. From the stunning mountains of Snowdonia in the north to the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline Wales has some of the best scenery in the U.K. Wales has a distinct character.   Many…

  • Rhossili the best beach on the Gower Peninsula

    Rhossili the best beach on the Gower Peninsula

    Rhossili has one of the best beaches in Britain. The sandy beach curves in an arc for 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and is a favourite with surfers and families.  It is also dog friendly. The nearby cliffs are popular for hang gliding.

  • Going on holiday to North Devon post lockdown

    Escape to Devon After months of lockdown, we are finally allowed to go on holiday again here in England. Like many couples, Bill and I have been getting cabin fever and have been looking longingly at holiday brochures and maps. Nervously we discussed whether a  short break might be possible. Although I would have loved…

  • Visiting the Alhambra

    Visiting the Alhambra

    The Alhambra is one of the most visited monuments in Spain.  It is probably the main reason  why most people visit Granada and it has certainly been on my bucket list for quite while. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. So when my son said he would like to visit it I was…

  • A visit to Nantes

    A visit to Nantes

    When I retired I joined a U3A French group.  For those people who have not come across it before the University of the third age is a voluntary organisation that provides classes and social groups for retired people.    Our group is unusual that we run without a tutor.  We meet in members’ houses and…