It had been a long-cherished ambition to travel to John O’Groats by public transport. The Scottish adventure…
0June 8, 2023
Exploring west Cornwall by public transport and the coastal path
I can drive, but I don’t drive (for environmental, financial and social reasons). I love travel and…
0August 8, 2022
The night train to Scotland: a great way to travel
I’m a fan of the Man in Seat 61. Rail enthusiasts will be familiar with his encyclopaedic…
0May 21, 2022
More maps, less Minecraft
By Sue Cassell My eight-year-old son seems wired for Minecraft. It’s almost a drug. But he is…
0April 10, 2021
Childhood adventures in the Ashdown Forest
I thought I knew England. I’ve lived here for decades. However, there are always new and wonderful…
0October 12, 2020
Bath Time
Over recent weeks I’ve been discovering the quieter parts of Bath, away from the hustle and bustle…
0October 8, 2020
Box of Delights
Yesterday, I enjoyed a delightful short walk around the village of Box. Box is a Wiltshire village…
0August 14, 2020
Colourful spaces
“It is crucial that as a species we maintain as much contact with green spaces and the…