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Stroll among the puffins at Skomer Island
Skomer Island – became a National Nature Reserve on June 15, 1959 Puffins have been on my must-see list for a while. Is it their bright colored beaks, orange feet, small stature, or their goofy walk while on shore – who is to say? Also why not start to embrace middle age and delve into…
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Strolling around Ely
Ely – only became a city in 1974 Ely has been on my list to explore since it is only a few minutes away by train, and 15 miles away if you choose to walk along the River Cam. I found an Alltrails route that was about 4 miles that begins from the train station…
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Trying my best to beat the heat wave by touring a seaside town – Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth – a seaside destination since 1760 With a heat wave encompassing the majority of the United Kingdom I wanted to find a local beach town to explore. I began looking at the towns that I could train to and were reasonably priced. Most of the towns I have seen advertised or on Instagram…
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Want to get off the beaten path? Try Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk – Amber capital of the Baltic Sea Poland is not typically on the forefront of tourists’ minds when they are thinking of visiting Europe. It was not at the top of my must see countries prior to this trip. After spending a long weekend in Gdansk, my mind was changed for the better. I…
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The West Coast of the Republic of Ireland shines no matter the weather
Ireland has always been on the top of my must see list due to films and photos showcasing the green rolling landscapes against blue shining sea. I wanted to see if it was true in person or just clever editing. When a cheap fare showed up to Knock, Ireland I figured why not spend a…
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Ghent – Steeped with history
Ghent – City of Three Towers (St. Bavo’s Cathedral, St. Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry) Ghent is the third largest city in Belgium, after Brussels and Antwerp. The city was originally founded due to its location where the River Scheldt and River Leie join. This made it an ideal spot for merchants to live and start…