A Merlin filming location I have been wanting to visit for an age is the Three Bears Cave in Fforest Fawr near Castell Coch. It featured in series two of the show in the ‘Lancelot and Guinevere’ episode when we meet the rather disgusting ‘giant baby rats’ called the Wilddeoren in the Tunnels of Andor! … Read more
French Polynesia has always been topping the list of the most iconic honeymoon destinations around the world. Stunning landscapes of Moorea, overwater bungalows of Bora Bora, uncovered islands like Nuku Hiva and bustling Tahiti. It’s a great place to explore! I’ve been wanting to go for a while, but everyone seemed to think I was … Read more
When it comes to traveling, lounging, working, or basically anything in life, I try to get away with wearing comfy clothes as often as possible. Especially lately, there’s been no discernable reason that I can come up with for why I should wear anything but comfy clothes. My biggest issue with them is they can … Read more
Stow on the Wold is a vibrant and busy market town in The Cotswolds that you must visit while you’re in the area. It has a fascinating history dating back to Roman times and so you’ll find an eclectic mix of ancient buildings and a church dedicated to their patron saint, St Edward! Although many … Read more
“Why go? Is it worth going?” – these were the most common questions about South Sudan.Many assume that if a destination is difficult it might not be worth visiting. While my trip wasn’t easy I found South Sudan incredibly interesting and allowed me to get to know the amazing people, even if often we didn’t … Read more
Astrology, particularly star signs, has gained a lot of mainstream popularity in recent years. Sure, some people might think that asking about someone’s sign immediately after meeting them (guilty!) is a red flag. With all the daily horoscopes out there that are so general that they could apply to anyone, it’s fair to say that … Read more
Hello, Witcher fans! If you wanted to visit the filming location where Yennefer saves Cahir in season 2, then you only need to visit Fountains Abbey ruins in Yorkshire! That’s right, the talented team at Netflix transformed this ancient abbey into a location fit for the Witcherverse fantasy world. Fountains Abbey is one of the … Read more
While driving around South Sudan I managed to meet 4 different tribes. Only had a translator for one, because it’s impossible to know all the dialects. Many seasoned travelers are aware that visiting tribes in some places in Africa is a problematic topic (I explained it before in a blog post). In places like Kenya … Read more
March is the month when many places across the United States are starting to awaken after a long winter. Sure, northern states might still have some snowfall, but generally there are sunnier days ahead this time of year. My favorite thing about March is the first thaw, followed by hints of wildflowers in the countryside. … Read more
If you are a fan of Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights or any of the Brontë sister’s works then you must visit the Brontë Waterfall on Haworth Moor. The Brontë sisters used to live in Haworth village and would regularly visit this waterfall from their Parsonage. It is also said that this moorland and a … Read more