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  • The best things to do in Exmoor National Park

    The best things to do in Exmoor National Park

    August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 UK travel

    The UK is home to no less than 15 National Parks. Not a bad number considering our island’s tiny size. Exmoor, found in the South West of England, was designated a National Park all the way back in 1954 but remains one of the quieter and less explored…

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    The best phrases to learn before EVERY trip

    August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 General travel tips

    I believe the quickest way to connect with locals is to speak at least a few words in the native language of whatever country you are visiting. It’s respectful, fun and gives you a certain sense of security (if you have ever been lost in a foreign country…

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  • How to have a great day out in Exeter

    How to have a great day out in Exeter

    August 11, 2025January 15, 2026 UK travel

    Often overlooked in favour of Devon’s other city, Plymouth, Exeter is worth visiting for its history and charm. We’d driven past it on several occasions whilst leaving or arriving back in the South West, (it’s where you get onto the M5) but never thought to actually stop and…

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  • An easy guide to taking your dog to Europe

    An easy guide to taking your dog to Europe

    August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Europe, General travel tips

    An easy, step by step guide for taking dogs on holiday to Europe: all the documents and vaccinations you need and what to expect on the travel day.

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  • Best places to see the bluebells in Cornwall

    Best places to see the bluebells in Cornwall

    April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Cornwall, UK travel

    The arrival of bluebells marks the true beginning of Spring; my favourite time of the year here in Cornwall. You can find bluebells all over the county, in woodlands and often just on the side of the road. But if you are looking for some real picture perfect…

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  • Kynance Cove in Cornwall

    6 beautiful places in Cornwall that feel like abroad

    April 16, 2025April 28, 2025 Cornwall, UK travel

    Cornwall offers travelers an alternative to foreign destinations with its unique locations resembling abroad. Highlights include Kynance Cove’s clear waters, Pentire Point’s dramatic coast, the Greek-inspired Minack Theatre, St Michael’s Mount’s tidal charm, Bedruthan Steps’ limestone formations, and the idyllic Isles of Scilly, reminiscent of the Caribbean.

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  • The most beautiful churches in Cornwall

    The most beautiful churches in Cornwall

    April 16, 2025April 28, 2025 Cornwall, UK travel

    There’s something about churches. I don’t know if it’s the quiet atmosphere, the architecture, or the associated history, but I love exploring them. Below is a list of the most beautiful churches in Cornwall, which I recommend visiting whether you are religious or not. NOTE: Please remember these…

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  • 8 of the prettiest fishing villages in Cornwall

    8 of the prettiest fishing villages in Cornwall

    April 15, 2025April 28, 2025 Cornwall, UK travel

    Before it became the tourist hot spot it is now, Cornwall’s primary industries were mining and fishing. The mines have been left as ruins or turned into museums, and the fishing industry has been downsized significantly. However the picturesque villages with their scenic harbours and gently bobbing boats…

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  • The best vegan pizza places in Cornwall

    The best vegan pizza places in Cornwall

    April 15, 2025September 5, 2025 Cornwall, UK travel

    Despite not eating dairy, I consider myself a bit of a pizza connoisseur. Although all pizza is a good investment, I can also tell the difference between an OK pizza and a truly great one. And luckily for me there are plenty of great pizza places in Cornwall….

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  • Explore Cornwall’s beautiful ‘forgotten corner’ – The Rame Peninsula

    Explore Cornwall’s beautiful ‘forgotten corner’ – The Rame Peninsula

    April 15, 2025April 28, 2025 Cornwall

    Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula and Torpoint offer a tranquil alternative to the busy tourist spots. With hidden gems like Antony House and Mount Edgecumbe, visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches, scenic walks, and charming pubs. This area is perfect for those seeking a peaceful holiday experience.

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Olivia stands leaning against a wall, in front of some roman ruins. She's wearing a black and white dress, with a camera around her neck.

Hi, welcome! I'm Liv and I love exploring my local area, as well as adventuring around the rest of the UK and Europe, usually joined by my husband Matt, and pup, Merlin.

If affordable, bite size travel and the occasional campervan roadtrip sound like your kind of thing then stick around and let's explore together.

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📍Gdansk. A very quick recap of a very quick couple 📍Gdansk.
A very quick recap of a very quick couple of days showing the in-laws around my favourite Polish city. As it was April the weather was a little grey, but it’s still a gorgeous place. We came, we saw, we ate pierogi. What more could you want from a city break? 
#visitgdansk #visitpoland #gdansk_official
Another couple of photos from my favourite bit of Another couple of photos from my favourite bit of coastline down here in Cornwall. Pendeen lighthouse was built in 1900 which means the miners working at Levant Mine would have witnessed its construction on their way underground. They would have likely also witnessed a shipwreck or two which made the lighthouse necessary in the first place. Did you know that the Cornish coast has the highest number of wrecks on the entire British Isles? The number is somewhere over 6000 across 800 years. Hence the number of lovely lighthouses and daymarkers dotted along the coastline today! 

#cornwall #southwestcoastpath #pendeen
📍Barbican Estate, London Just having a bit of fun 📍Barbican Estate, London
Just having a bit of fun photographing shapes at this iconic spot. Brutalist architecture can be beautiful if done right. For once I actually wanted there to be people around so I could photograph them amongst the buildings, but I swear we saw 1 person in an hour. And it was FREEZING, so not the day to hang around. Gives me an excuse to come back ☺️
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