A few Sundays ago, back when we were in a heatwave which seems long gone now, my good friend Bex (her blog is here) took me out for a day paddleboarding on the River Hamble. As my second time paddleboarding, I was a little apprehensive – I am well aware that my balance is not … More Paddleboarding on the Hamble
If you hadn’t already guessed, boating is one of my favourite past times – and now that the sun (and this ridiculous heatwave) is finally here, now is the perfect time to get out on the water! Cowes is one of our favourite destinations to visit by boat – close enough to pop over from … More Tiffins of Cowes, Isle of Wight
Have you ever been onboard a cruise ship? Neither had I until very recently – and I was so excited to have the opportunity to spend the day onboard Independence of the Seas with Royal Caribbean! Independence of the Seas has recently had a multi-million pound makeover, to revitalise her appearance and add in a … More Exploring Independence of the Seas with Royal Caribbean
Summer is finally here – and isn’t it just lovely? Earlier this week, I went along to the HarBAR at the new Southampton Harbour Hotel to celebrate summer on their outdoor terrace – and it was the perfect way to spend a warm summer evening. It was my first time visiting the hotel since it … More Summer Evenings at the HarBAR Terrace, Southampton Harbour Hotel
Last month, we headed off on our first trip away in the van this year. If you’re new to the blog, we (and I really just mean Tom!) converted a Renault Trafic into a camper van – and it’s awesome! You’ll need to grab a cuppa, as this is a long one… Our destination was … More Camping at Durdle Door, Dorset
This weekend I spent a day in Poole, exploring the Poole Harbour Boat Show and going on a harbour cruise with City Cruises Poole. As it happened, it was also my first time visiting Poole – and it was a fantastic day! Our ride for the afternoon was this cute red boat, complete with a … More Exploring Poole Harbour with City Cruises Poole
Cowes has fast become our favourite place to visit by boat – close enough for lunch and full of good places to eat. So, that is precisely what we did on a sunny May bank holiday! Tom, his father and I nipped out on the boat across to Cowes for lunch. Out through Portsmouth Harbour … More Lunch at The Folly Inn, East Cowes
It may not currently feel like it, but Spring is here! Even though it’s cold… and raining… ALL the time. So, we took advantage of the first sunny, slightly warm afternoon to pop over to Hamble and have a play with Tom’s new drone. Destination of choice – Hamble Point Marina, which has a pretty … More Sunny Afternoon by Southampton Water
While we were in Padstow back in October, we spent a lot of time thinking about food, eating food and researching where to eat next. So, with that in mind, let me show you our rather spectacular breakfast! We decided to go out for breakfast at Rojano’s, which is near the harbour front and tucked away … More Breakfast & Beer, Padstow
Back in October, we visited Padstow for a long weekend. Padstow is one of my favourite places to visit, especially in the Autumn/Winter months as there aren’t any tourists around! As soon as we arrived, we knew what had to be done first – a pasty each. I reckon we’ve got our priorities straight! I … More Padstow, Pasties and Trevone Beach
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