Category Archives: Travel

Cabin Envy Great Lakes Cabin

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Here is a cabin that is a flat pack inspired by Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of Ikea. It’s called the Great Lakes Cabin and has been designed by Leckie Studio for the Backwater Hut Company and will be featured at … Continue reading →

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daily commute

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Ferry. As a result of 4 blue light crossings in the past hour, plus heavy traffic volumes, we are not running to timetable. 2 ferries in service. Delays can be expected. Ferry: Devonport 17:31 Over 45min delay if joining lanes … Continue reading →

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field mushrooms?

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

I went away up north for a working week, glorious weather and a wonderful catch up with friends amongst the working days. When I returned the garden was running rampant with nasturtiums, I have had some in the garden since … Continue reading →

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channel view

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

This is my neighbour’s chalet available to rent very reasonably via airbnb or Visit Rame  It sleeps four comfortably and has amazing views of the sea and fields beyond. There is a driveway for your car and a large garden … Continue reading →

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Cornish Rural Touring

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

In the autumn months there is a flurry of cultural offerings within the villages and small towns of Cornwall  via an agency called Carn to Cove. Cornwall has been hosting this kind of touring for years and it’s extremely successful … Continue reading →

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cabin envy NZ

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

  This large cabin is owned by the director of a New Zealand architectural practice so its obviously going to tick all the boxes design wise and for practicality. What you can’t see from the above picture but get a … Continue reading →

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locals foodie tips in Oahu

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

The joy of staying with friends on holiday is that you get an experience which is as close to local as possible. We’ve been visiting Oahu for many years and in all that time we have stayed on the windward … Continue reading →

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