Jobs to Escape the Rat Race?

10 Lucrative Jobs to Escape the Rat Race and Find Fulfilment In the relentless pursuit of a fulfilling career, many find themselves trapped in what’s colloquially known as the “rat race.” This rat race, characterised by the monotonous routine of working long hours, battling traffic, and feeling trapped in a cycle of paycheque-to-paycheque living, can […]

Fox and Goose Pub Stopover Review

When Ann phoned the Crown Inn in Catcott, they advised that they were closed for a week. However, they did recommend the Fox and Goose Pub. So she called them and they were delighted to welcome us on Saturday. It was our wedding anniversary, so Ann booked a table for 6:00 p.m. We picked up […]

Voyage to the Jurassic Coast

The start of our planned ‘voyage’ to the Jurassic Coast was slightly hampered by Ann catching Covid. Our plan was to leave on Saturday morning head to Uphill Marina and Touring Park to stay one night. The plan was to go out with my sister and brother in law for a meal and a few drinks […]

Jurassic Coast – East Fleet Farm

I would describe the East Fleet Farm Touring Park as a picturesque site, nestled on the stunning Jurassic Coast. Spanning over 50 acres of lush greenery and offering panoramic views of the Fleet Lagoon and the Chesil Beach, although the latter can only be viewed from the side not facing the sea.

Maiden Voyage – Minehead

Having swallowed the anchor, Ann and I decided to get the second-best thing to a Yacht. Yes, a motorhome. They are, however, just like a Yacht, expensive items of kit. Plus, there’s a shortage of them on the second-hand market. After much deliberation, we chose an Autotrail Apache SE of 2005 vintage. There wasn’t much […]

Lefkas Canal Bridge

The History of the Lefkas Canal Bridge The Lefkas Canal Bridge, located in the Ionian Sea, connects the island of Lefkada to mainland Greece. Its history is rich and intertwined with the development of the region, reflecting advancements in engineering and the strategic importance of Lefkada throughout the centuries. Ancient Beginnings The history of the […]