“To enjoy the magnificence of a mountain, you have to look upwards in most cases. To enjoy Mount Huangshan, however, you’ve got to look downward.” Quote by an ancient Chinese writer. Awful queues and magnificent views is how I would describe my visit to the Yellow Mountains. In my final month of living in Shanghai, […]
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One Day on Tianmen Mountain
Terrifying skywalks, misty mountains and a gigantic cave awaited me. I was on a cable car, heading up a mountain I knew very little about. My decision to visit Tianmen mountain was a very spontaneous one! After a very early start, a shaky plane ride, feeling slightly ill, I was torn between heading straight to […]
10 Romantic Sunsets to watch with your partner
The word sunset connotates feelings of warmth, relaxation, happiness and of course romance. Sunsets have been voted more romantic than a candlelit dinner. Indeed, watching nature’s dance of colours in the sky with your arm around the person you love is a very romantic date. The question now is where to watch the sun go […]
Castleton, Cavedale and the Peak District National Park
I like national parks. I always try and visit one when I am exploring a new country. National parks are a great way to see gorgeous scenery, rural life and maybe some local wildlife. The UK is fortunate to have 20 national parks packed onto our small island in the North Atlantic. One of these […]
The UK’s Best Vegan Cakes
“Can vegans get fat?” I am asked. Oh yes, yes they can. I love cake. I love chocolate and all things to do with dessert. When I first went vegan, dessert at restaurants and cafes was hard to find. Not anymore! Gone are the days when sorbet was the only option on the dessert menu. […]
Paradise on Earth: Plitviče Lakes
The sunlight glistened on each individual water droplet. The water was falling over the edge into turquoise-blue lakes creating the most spectacular waterfalls I believe I have ever seen. Plitvice truly was Paradise on earth. Almost from the moment you arrive at Plitvice your eyes are spoiled for choice. After buying your ticket you walk […]
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Europe’s Largest Natural Sandstone Arch: Pravčická Brána
One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the Pravčická brána. In German it is called the Prebischtor and is the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. It is truly striking and one sunny morning I caught the train to Schöna to try and see this incredible formation for myself. […]
Best Winter Hike in Stockholm Hellasgården
Is Hellasgården the best winter hike in Stockholm, Sweden? Stockholm is a wonderful city full of beautiful architecture and culture. The Swedish capital also boasts an impressive abundance of nature. The hundreds of islands that make up the city and surrounding area are perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet with […]
An eventful trip to the Shanghai Swimming Centre
My first visit to a Chinese swimming pool Prologue At the start of my time in China when I managed to do very simple things like buying a train ticket or ask for a carrier bag at the supermarket (the first is a lot trickier than the second), I felt very proud of myself. In […]
Scrambling up Tryfan
Alex and I were walking up a mountain. This was the only day of the trip to Wales I had asked Alex to plan. We greeted a group who were descending down the mountain, climbing gear draped over their shoulders, when I asked how to pronounce the name of the mountain. The mountain I had […]