I like to write nature inspired pieces about woodlands, or locations in the world I have visited. I also am documenting my van conversion. If you would like to talk about anything then please get in touch, I’d love to chat. Holly
Stray cats in Montenegro
Find out more about what to do if you find a stray animal in Montenegro, who the Kotor Kitties are and some advice about how to adopt a street animal from Montenegro.
Suffolk Women’s Land Army Day at Saxham Hall
Sunday 9th June 2024 was a jam-packed afternoon with exhibition, displays, Suffolk Punches, tractors, living history and of course cake! The highlight for the day was undoubtedly the presentation of the wonderful ‘Certificate of Thanks’ to Veterans and families that we had commissioned and signed by Lady Clare, Countess of Euston – Lord Lieutenant of…
Chesnut and Daphne
This picture book follows a day in the life of ‘Chesnut’ the Suffolk Punch horse, and his best friend ‘Daphne’ the Land Girl, as they deliver milk from the dairy to schoolchildren during the 1940s.
Saxham Hall WLA Day!
Join us for a captivating afternoon filled with history, gratitude, and the spirit of the wartime era at Saxham Hall, just outside Bury St Edmunds. Co-hosted by the Barrow Benefice and The Suffolk Women’s Land Army Memorial Trust, this family event promises to be both enlightening and delightful.
Why I love Scotland
Scotland holds a place dear in my heart, from spending my time outdoors exploring on foot or bike, here are my top reasons why you should come to Scotland… Firstly, it has to be the trees… In Scotland you can find some of the oldest trees in the UK. My favourite time for woodland walks…
Suffolk Punch horse visits local primary school for Remembrance Day with Women’s Land Army Memorial Trust.
Barrow Primary School near Bury St Edmunds is paying tribute to the Women’s Land Army for Remembrance Day by welcoming a Suffolk Punch horse and Land Girls to the school. The Suffolk Women’s Land Army Memorial Trust has been set up to raise awareness of the work the Land Girls did for the war effort…
Enjoying the meadows
“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” – Aldo Leopold
Screening List for ‘The Land Girls and Horses of Suffolk’
Since the launch of the 40-minute documentary ‘The Land Girls and Horses of Suffolk’ at The Hold in Ipswich, the film has been well received all over the county. Below you will find a list of upcoming screenings.
Exploring North Macedonia
Officially, the Republic of North Macedonia since 2019, it is a landlocked country between Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania and Greece.
Visit Croatia – Vanlife Diary 1
Croatia – 1st Entry from Montenegro We first entered Croatia on the 1st June from Montenegro. We went to join some friends we made in Albania on the Prevlaka Peninsula, which is an old abandoned military base which overlooks Montenegro. The border crossing went smoothly, they only asked for passports not the v5c or the…
Road trip holiday in the UK 2023 ideas
There are so many places that you could visit for a road trip holiday in the UK from the tip of Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall to the depths of the Scottish Highlands. Here are some of my favourite locations.
Vanlife in Albania
Our experience of Albania, top places to visit, best things to eat and where to sleep in the Balkans.
Our favourite road trip must-see locations in Europe and the Balkans
In no particular order there are our favourite places we have visited whilst exploring Europe in our campervan conversion.
Hiking in Bosnia
A land of beautiful, yet somewhat inaccessible mountains. I initially thought that hiking in Bosnia and Herzegovina was dangerous, but have found out that the areas which still have land mines are well marked with a red skull and crossbones. If you see any other red marking on the route (flags, sticks or general make…
A short visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in our campervan
A short visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in our campervan. Hiking in Blidinje Nature Park, meeting friendly locals and a ‘your van will not restart message’.
Attenborough’s Volcanoes
I am no expert on volcanoes in the slightest but I wanted to share some of the most recent eruptions with you which are fascinating.
Analysis of Andrew Skurka’s Yukon Expedition
The aim of this essay is to analyse case study material from an established expedition and evaluate the performance of the expedition in one specific area.
A quick guide to the Isle of Mull in a Van
The Isle of Mull, home to the White Tailed Eagle, the second largest bird of prey in Britain and the second largest of the Inner Hebrides. We took the ferry from Oban to Craignure to see what it had in store for us.
Camping in the forest
Camping doesn’t have to become a massive expedition. Camping in the forest, wherever you are needn’t take your whole weekend, if it does, great…
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