The heatwave has returned, so the fan has had to come back out! If we continue to have hot summers from now on, I suspect they will put air conditioning in new builds. For my little flat, I will have to

While I was visiting La Coruña in Spain a while back, as people walked under a stone archway, the sunlight fell on them like a spotlight as they passed through. I suspect everyone was taking photos of

The sun was back out this morning, so I headed into the woods for a quick walk. The forest was bright, with sunlight filtering through the trees, showing all the fresh green ferns on the ground. I kept

On my morning walk, I headed out along the quiet country lane. Along the hedgerows, wild brambles were producing some fruit. There were blackberries from unripened bright green to ruby red and deep, glossy

After a bit more rain through the night, it was nice and cool this morning. I headed out to the supermarket, but on the way back, I ran into a road closure and had to take a detour. Since it's very rare

The overnight rain had worked its magic on the countryside, leaving everything around Ashover Rock feeling cooler and fresher this morning. ​I decided to do a circular walk around the Rock. What seems

This time of year is usually the best time to see the moors turn purple with heather. With a camera in hand, I set out across the hills this morning, hoping to catch the bloom at its peak. Unfortunately,

​It was nice to get out for a walk around Holmebrook Country Park today. The sun was out, but it felt slightly cooler than it has been recently. The best thing about the entire walk was spotting a female

There is nothing quite like a quiet stroll across the open fields to stretch your legs. On today’s walk, the countryside offered its usual mix of peaceful views and unexpected little encounters. ​Heading

When summer temperatures skyrocket, staying active means making a few adjustments. These days, if I want to get outside for my regular morning walk without melting, there is only one option and hit the

St Austell Brewery has been around since 1851, and their Proper Job IPA remains one of their most popular beers. I picked up this 500ml bottle from my local supermarket for a snip at £1.95. Since I'm not

When our cruise ship docked in Cádiz, Spain, a few weeks ago, the sun was out in full force. The city is a maze of stone streets and plazas, which were perfect for discovering on foot. Unfortunately, it

​I took a leisurely walk around the village ponds today. Everything looked so green and lush, bursting with life. The highlight was watching the dragonflies. There were so many of them zooming back and

Friday means one thing. It’s time for #fungifriday, kindly initiated by @ewkaw. And what better way to enjoy it than with a wander through the woods? Today I did a circular walk through the woods, taking

Walking through Setthorns Wood near Sway is peaceful and relaxing. Hidden in the New Forest, UK, it's a great place to get away from the busy pace of everyday life. But on a recent walk while I was stopping

We've walked around Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, UK, many times over the years, but our latest visit felt a bit different. On the news recently, the famous Major Oak, the ancient tree where Robin

A few weeks ago, after getting back from a cruise and before setting off on the long journey home, I helped take my friend's dog for a walk. I was looking forward to stretching my legs and getting back

It was nice and sunny, so I decided to do a bit of gardening this morning, while I was in the mood. On entering the communal garden, fluffy thistle seeds were flying all over the garden. I'm glad nobody

Today, I enjoyed a nice walk around the local park. The weather was warm and sunny, but not too hot for a leisurely stroll. The paths were quiet, with only a few people out walking. Most people are still

One of the highlights of summer is seeing butterflies feeding on the flowers. It was overcast this morning, so I waited until noon when the sun came out. During one recent visit, I was lucky enough to