Swan House B&B, Hastings - Review

An Idyllic Staycation At Swan House B&B In Hastings With Dorset Cereals

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Have you ever booked a weekend away in the UK, not really knowing what to expect, but coming away with a great sense of relaxation and enjoyment? Well, that is exactly what happened to me when I stayed at Swan House B&B, in Hastings old…
Borrowdale Valley in April - Lake DistrictAdventure Bagging

9 Lake District Mountain Walks For Beginners

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I was one year old the first time I set foot in the Lake District National Park. I grew up in Preston, a mere one hour drive from the Southern lakes, and was taken to the Lakes at least once a year throughout my childhood. It is a special…
Panasonic LUMIX GX-80 review - Adventure Bagging

Panasonic Lumix GX80: 48 Hours With The New Camera

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A couple of weeks ago I was invited by Panasonic to give their new Lumix GX80 compact camera a run for its money. Along with a few fellow travel bloggers, we were given a little photography lesson by Jacob James, an incredible photographer…
Simon Heyes, surfing in Croyde, Devon - Staycation - Adventure Bagging

A Surfing Weekend In Croyde Bay, Devon

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I've visited Cornwall every year without fail since I was eleven years old. I've explored every nook and cranny Cornwall has to offer, but I've not properly explored Devon. So many of my friends have been to Croyde, which is nestled in…
The ultimate Inca Trail Packing List - Adventure Bagging

The Complete Inca Trail Packing List

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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was something I'd wanted to do since I was a young boy. Now that I've actually hiked one of the best trails in the world, I can safely say it was one of my top five travel highlights ever. Before I left…
Canyoning in Coniston, Adventure - Lake District

Canyoning & Gorge Scrambling In Coniston

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I think of myself as pretty adventurous. Someone who will try anything once. Before June, I'd never been canyoning (also called canyoneering or gorge scrambling). I've done a skydive. I've been white water rafting. I did rock jumping less…
Sungod sunglasses giveaway

Competition: Win A Pair Of Customised Sungod Sunglasses

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I've been searching for my ideal pair of sunglasses for a LONG time. I have ones for skiing, I have a nice pair that I use for special occasions (and the rest of the time they sit in their case as I'm scared I'm going to scratch and/or break…
Damforth Yachting, overlooking Lake Malawi

Danforth Yachting: A Fantastic Lakeside Lodge On Lake Malawi

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Our last night in Malawi was spent at Danforth Yachting, a delightful water sports lodge in Cape McClear, right on the shores of Lake Malawi. After the eco-paradise of Mumbo Island, I didn't think anywhere else could match the back to nature…
Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi, Africa

Mumbo Island: Lake Malawi’s Ecotourism Paradise

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There are certain places in the world that have to visit at least once. Then there are other places in the world that visit once and don't want anyone else to discover. Mumbo Island is one of those places. Situated at the Southern end of…
Mvuu Lodge over the Shire River - Malawi

On Safari In Liwonde National Park

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As I started writing this post, I began to count how many times I'd been on safari. Twice in South Africa, three times in Zimbabwe, and once in Kenya. I'm very lucky to have been on so many great safaris, but you could forgive me for thinking…