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Where Forest Meets Wetland – Englemere Pond, England
We set out that day expecting a typical woodland walk - muddy boots, sticks & stones thrown for the dog, and a toddler collecting pieces of nature like treasures. But tucked away in the heart of the forest, Englemere Pond turned out to be something far more magical.
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Walking Blackwater River at sunset
Lily skipped ahead, herr voice carrying on the breeze, while the dogs tugged at their leads, noses twitching at scents. We followed the winding path along the river, where the water mirrored the evening light and the silhouettes of the trees.
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Virginia Water Lakes, Surrey, England
Virginia Water Lake is one of those places that feeds your soul, tires out the kids, and makes you feel like you’re doing this whole “family life” thing right. Nature, magic, castles, waterfalls, and happy chaos all rolled into one.
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Whitstable Castle, England
Whitstable Castle is absolutely beautiful. A marvel to look at. The stone masonry, the beautiful windows, the rose and sunflower gardens…I’m not the type of person who usually uses the word delightful but it really was delightful walking around the castle and exploring the gardens.
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Date Night in Sandwich, Kent, England
Flowers spilled from window boxes, shopfronts, and hanging baskets, doing that very British-in-summer thing where everything looks like a postcard come to life.
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Walking Deal Pier: A Different Perspective
Deal Pier offers a sense of freedom that’s hard to describe, but deeply felt. If you’re travelling through the southeast coast of England, don’t miss the chance to experience this peaceful, salt-sprayed walkway into the waves.
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We’ve arrived in England!
That evening in Windsor reminded me why I love to travel: the thrill of discovering a new place through all your senses.
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Llandudno Beach, Cape Town’s Hidden Gem
If you ever find yourself needing a pause, from the world, from your thoughts, from whatever storm you’re in, take the road that winds between Camps Bay and Hout Bay, and follow the signs to Llandudno. Bring a towel and a blanket. Let the sunset do the rest.
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Leopard Rock Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve – South Africa
We’re off on a 7-night bush escape to Leopard Rock Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, and I’m already vibrating with excitement. My last safari was at Ulusaba – an utterly dreamy experience that made me fall head-over-heels in love with the wild. So naturally, expectations were high.
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Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Cape Town
We wandered, took far too many photographs, admired the history… and eventually arrived at the logical conclusion to any Cape wine farm adventure: Two glasses of wine and nowhere else we particularly needed to be 🍷
