Fun and games around the UK
Not every journey needs a long flight or a far-flung destination to feel like an adventure. Some of the most memorable experiences are found closer to home, in the playful, unexpected, and often overlooked corners of the UK. This page is a collection of light-hearted travels, curious days out, and moments of fun woven into familiar landscapes—from seaside amusements and quirky festivals to spontaneous detours and simple pleasures. It’s a reminder that exploration doesn’t always have to be serious to be meaningful, and that there’s plenty of joy to be found right on our doorstep.
Jersey – Binging On Baywatch
Binging on Bay Watch I love an adventure that starts with the sensation of gentle butterflies in the stomach ahead of a journey involving a few...
Pitch Envy
When I arrive on a campsite, my usual emotions are of childlike giddiness and depending on how the van is performing, relief. However, there is one...
VW Van Life – Romance to Reality
Top tips for trading in your vintage treasure for something modern and reliable. You’ll know when the time is right. Only do it when deep down...
Walk to London with Dick Whittington
Here’s a travel adventure with a difference. Many people walk the Thames Path from Gloucestershire to London but how about following the route that...
Tour De Gloucestershire
For cyclists everywhere, I have devised and ridden a route that can be done in a single day by elite athletes, in two days by pretty fit cyclists...
Pen y Fan the extra factor
If you fancy climbing the highest peak in South Wales twice in a day, with relative ease, let me help you. There is no shame in taking the popular...
Lake District Hostel to Hostel Challenge
These are the ingredients for the perfect adventure when you’ve had a lifelong love affair with the Lake District: An eight-day hostel to hostel...
Best campsites in the UK for adults who enjoy adventures and peace
Our UK campsite experiences have morphed from trips in a vintage Bay T2 campervan packed with two children and two dogs to just the two of us in a...
The London Edition Hotel
The London Edition I am a big believer in doing your homework before heading off for any writing job and I have to say this wasn’t just any ordinary...