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Kent, the Pig at Bridge Place September 26
After a few successful Pig trips, we ventured to Kent to explore another Pig for Gustav’s 53rd birthday. We left just after school on Friday and was very pleased to find our Lodge 2, a little Kentish cottage within the grounds of a rather eccentric Jacobean country house with a rock-and-roll past. Nicely decorated, well … Continue reading Kent, the Pig at Bridge Place September 26
Portloe, Cornwall 2026
Our first stop was Mevagissey (Mev-uh-giz-ee - just to remind myself of its pronunciation) a working class port town with (some) nice shops and a busy touristy working harbour. It would have probably been much nicer if it wasn’t for all the people piling in, so we had a quick bite, a walk around and … Continue reading Portloe, Cornwall 2026
Billingsmoor Farm, Devon
Year 3 of Father’s Day Feather’s Down camping adventure! This year we chose Billingsmoor Farm in Devon because we were after a bigger tent and it was only them who had these! Our big tent at Billingsmoor farm Billingsmoor is a dairy farm part of the Duchy of Cornwall estates (formed in 1337 to provide … Continue reading Billingsmoor Farm, Devon
Hermanus – South Africa April 2026
Day 14: to wrap up our trip, we returned to Hermanus for our final 6 nights in SA. We arrived just on time to head out to the Rock Restaurant in the new harbour to watch the sunset and enjoy some seafood. The view is just wow, truly spectacular, especially as the sun goes down. … Continue reading Hermanus – South Africa April 2026
South Africa – West coast FOOD learning experience
I was so inspired by the experience at Wolfgat and I starting doing a bit of research to learn more about the West Coast plants and herbs. The West Coast of South Africa is one of the most unique places in the world to learn food by experience. It’s less about formal culinary schools and … Continue reading South Africa – West coast FOOD learning experience
South Africa March / April 2026
Day 1: Cape Town and Fish Hoek We started in style, rushing from the airport straight to Fyn, an African × Japanese fusion restaurant, apparently one of the most talked about places in Cape Town. Exciting local ingredients (fynbos, seafood, game) and Japanese techniques & minimalism, what a treat, loved every bite! Just a regular … Continue reading South Africa March / April 2026
Transilvania and Bucovina 2026
Day 1-3: Bucharest - Brasov - Viscri Saturday 22nd August After yet another exceptional coffee visit at Mabo on Vulturilor, we left crazy (traffic in) Bucharest behind and set on our way to Brasov. We love everything about Mabo so yet another opportunity to give their coffee and their seasonal summer drinks menu a shout … Continue reading Transilvania and Bucovina 2026
Moonfleet Manor and Weymouth 2026
Creating another family tradition, we returned to Moonfleet Manor to celebrate Kara and Nora’s birthdays this January. The best thing about Moonfleet Manor is its location: very atmospheric, surrounded by nature with Chessil Beach and the Jurassic Coast nearby. A very short walk from the main house there is a restored farmhouse, the Fleet House … Continue reading Moonfleet Manor and Weymouth 2026
Costa Rica Christmas and New Year 2025/26 – Full Itinerary
Our intention was to go to South Africa, but flights were very expensive, so I have been looking for a warm, sunny, and exciting place to go at Christmas, and I somehow got a bit too excited and made an emotional (but no-regret) purchase: flights to Costa Rica! A scenic pathway & lush greenery and … Continue reading Costa Rica Christmas and New Year 2025/26 – Full Itinerary
Lunsford Farm, East Sussex 2025
Our second stay with Feathers Down Farms - we loved our Dorset stay for Father’s Day in June and decided to book again for an end of summer camping break. This time in East Sussex, just walking distance to Pett Level Beach. Cozy camping view from Feathers Down Farms, overlooking the beautiful East Sussex coast … Continue reading Lunsford Farm, East Sussex 2025
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