Midlife Travel Adventures
‘You’re so brave, but I couldn’t travel like you do’ is something I hear a lot from women. Bright women who want to travel adventurously but limit themselves to package holidays, because they are ‘safe’. Unsurprisingly, personal safety and the security of cash, cards and personal items are some of the most frequently mentioned worries. …
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Nestled in the English Channel and bathed in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, Herm Island lies just 20 minutes by ferry from Guernsey. At just 1 ½ miles long by ½ mile wide, Herm punches above its weight, with breathtakingly beautiful beaches offering superb water sports to puffin watching, scenic walks and some …
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The Bell Tower and The Drum Tower are two famous Xi’an landmarks and you can visit them for free. They’re located right in the middle of the old walled city, so you can stroll (almost) right up to them and take all the photos you want. The only time you’ll have to pay is if …
When my travel buddy suggested going cycling on our trip to China, the day after visiting the Terracotta Warriors and the Shaanxi History Museum, I thought she’d lost the plot! I wasn’t looking forward to mega cities with lunatic traffic, hazardous fumes, heat, humidity and unreadable road signs. Plus we’re distinctly middle-aged and unfit! Then …
Xi’an Report | How to Cycle Round the Old City Wall in Xi’anRead More
If you’re visiting Xi’an and you’re a history buff, there’s one place you’ll want to make time to visit. The Shaanxi History Museum in Xian is a massive modern state museum, one the largest in China. It houses a fabulous, sprawling collection of 370,000 items. You’ll find breath-taking ancient murals, paintings, pottery and coins, plus …
Discover the Treasures of the Shaanxi History Museum Xi’anRead More
Visiting the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin was on my bucket list for years before I actually got to see them. So I had a (tediously) long time to plan what I wanted to see. I was determined not to miss a thing! How to get there independently The Terracotta Warriors are located outside of …
3 Things I Loved About Visiting The Terracotta ArmyRead More
My folks made sure we had a ‘proper’ 2 week family holiday every summer, but with 4 kids, budgets were tight and we went camping a lot to make the holiday funds stretch. We had some awesome trips that I have very fond memories of. I remember the excitement of seeing the car all packed …
If you plan well, you can have an awesome time even if you end up with a camping trip in the rain. We’re from North Yorkshire, so we know all about rain, even in the summer! In our daily lives, rain’s not a problem. After all it keeps our stunning countryside lush and green, but …
