The British Open Golf is coming to Troon from 14-21 July. While Ayrshire is well renowned for its golf courses, there are lots more to explore beyond the beautifully kept Greens. This post aims to provide some suggestions for some day trips from Troon to help you explore what else Scotland and Northern Ireland have … More 6 Exciting Day Trips from Troon by Public Transport
What to see Scotland in a day? Come to Arran, Scotland in miniature on a day tour. Growing up over the water, I saw Arran many times from afar, and I’ve been to it several times as a kid. Those trips centred on Brodick Castle. I’ve always fancied exploring as an Adult and coming up … More Discovering Arran’s Nature and History with the Mogabout Coast Day Tour
On a beautiful sunny May bank holiday weekend, my friend and I went for our first ever Bourbon tasting experience. What made it more novel was that it was in the heart of social London, Covent Garden, to be exact. Buffalo Trace opened its first distillery shop outside of the USA in London at the … More Buffalo Trace London: Bourbon Tasting Experience
My favourite 10 shops in St Ives St Ives Harbour St Ives is a wonderful town next to the sea. There are very picturesque views over the harbour and the sea. There are two different shopping areas in the town, the modern one going up the hill and the more historical one nearer the harbour. … More Explore St Ives’ Charming Shops and Galleries by the Sea
West Cornwall has a surprisingly long history of industry. Below are three highlights of my most recent visit, Geevor Mining Museum, Levant Beam Machine and Communications Museum On my most recent trip to Cornwall, I had a few extra days to myself as my hubby was either working or feeling poorly. So, I made the … More Exploring Cornish Industrial Heritage: Geevor, Levant, PK Porthcurno
Want to spend money on the things you enjoy (including travel) and sort out your finances? Well Ramit Sethi has a plan for you. I came across this book by accident—and it’s all FT’s fault—by reviewing Ramit’s Netflix show on the same subject. After watching the show and reading his website, I wanted to learn … More Book review: I will teach you to be rich
Going to seaside and pondering meaning of Art and great wildness. What more could you ask for at the Tate St Ives. (The exhibition was on until 6 May 2024) I stroke the yellow Dijou in wonder, trying to identify what material is used. Feels like polyester. But I wonder. More deeply I’m amazed I … More Outi Pieski exhibition
Night out to the Basketball-The London Lions He’s “Rocking the Basket”, a London Lion jumped up, grabbed the basket and scored by dropping the ball into the basket. The crowd and I yelled excitedly as another few points were added to the board, egged on by the commentator. What a night-out! On a dreary and … More Rocking the Basket
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