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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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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Christmas at Hever Castle

When it comes to Christmas there are A LOT of events and cultural programmes to enjoy with your family. Unfortunately, of course, this season is quite different, for all of us. During December, we had some free days and we wanted to explore some nice places in Kent, as it is very close to our…

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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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Sompting Pumpkin Picking Patch

In the case of October festivities the first thing that comes to mind is Halloween and the various ‘spooktacular’ events filling our diaries. These could be children’s activities or charity events such as the All Dogs Matter Halloween Walk, a popular annual event in London. Another must-do October activity is pumpkin picking. Living in West…

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Why Worthing is worth it!

Worthing is one of the most sought-after seaside towns in the southern English county of West Sussex, for its spectacular combination of traditional historic elements and contemporary architecture. Its history will touch you via the Victorian pleasure pier which is surrounded by beautiful coast with long stony beaches. Worthing is located approximately 20 minutes by…

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Funfair is in Our Town!

It has been a long time since the lockdown started and everything in our daily lives changed. For mums who are not used to staying at home with the kids all day, it has been very challenging. Especially if you have to work from home. Others will have found this period to be a precious…

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