Strawberry Field Horsham: Family-Friendly Adventures in West Sussex

Nestled amidst the enchanting English countryside, Strawberry Field in Horsham beckons travelers and families to a delightful adventure. Just a short drive from London and a stone’s throw from Crawley, this charming destination offers a day filled with vibrant strawberry-picking, the laughter of children, and the sweet scent of ripe berries. Join us on our…

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Little Budds Peony Farm

June is the month of peonies, flowers I absolutely love! The remarkable beauty of these exquisite flowers, found in abundance at the captivating Little Budds Peony Farm, has truly captured my admiration. It was on my wedding day when I first experienced their undeniable charm, as my friend, a professional floral wedding stylist, presented me…

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Sunset in Camber Sands

Soft and smooth sand as far as the eye can see, unmistakable sand dunes and enticing wide beaches – this describes a famous location in East Sussex: Camber Sands. The beaches and dunes at Camber are a perfect place for a family day out with children, but also for dog walkers who love to travel…

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Throwback to the last days of an Indian summer

It’s been many weeks since I last wrote a post on this blog. Summer slipped past and now I am looking at the last of the leaves before they leave the trees completely bare. It’s November, a chilly and drizzly autumn day, which has its own unmistakable charm. Why did it all run away so…

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East Cliff and Warren Country Park: One of the Most Beautiful Dog-friendly Beaches in England

One of our favourite places in England, where we return very often, is East Cliff and Warren Country Park in Folkestone, Kent. The charming little Warren beach is surrounded by beautiful coastal vegetation, through which a narrow path winds and from where you get a spectacular view of the sea and one of the three…

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Lucas’s first haircut

As the restrictions eased a little more, English pubs and restaurants have begun to become crowded with laughing people and other services such as hairdressers are fully booked a month in advance. Personally, I would like Lucas to have long hair, he reminds me of a little sunny smiling sun! However, with the arrival of…

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Our trip to Reading: from the online space to real coffee with a friend

Since the start of the pandemic, our social lives have moved even further into the virtual space, and despite certain limitations there are many positives in that, which can lead to true friendship and cooperation. And this is exactly what led us recently to Reading, where we spent a fantastic afternoon with an amazing family,…

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Spring-like time around and within us

Who hasn’t spent long winter evenings snuggled under a blanket at home, watching a favourite TV show or reading a good book? The latest winter evenings for me were occupied with reading a magazine called Juno. I always look forward to a new issue, as it reminds me that a new season is coming. The…

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Winter morning wonderland in West Sussex

Whenever I see my friends sharing amazing photos of snowy mountains in the shining sun, I feel like getting in a car and driving straight there! For me, the autumn and winter in England merge into one long period that I nickname ‘Muddy and Moody’ – all those grey, rainy days merging so that one…

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Autumn colour walk in Ashdown Forest

Since the start of the second lockdown in the UK we have been increasingly on the lookout for nature spots and living in the countryside has definitely more options than living in big cities. We are incredibly lucky that right on the doorstep we have the outstanding natural beauty of the Ashdown Forest. Although it…

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