At the north end of the island of Barbados, in the parish of St. Lucy, you’ll find Animal Flower Cave. A stunning cave, carved out by the relentless clashing of the Atlantic Ocean against the rugged coast. Animal Flowers The cave was named in the 1700’s for a prolific occupant at the time – animal flowers – […]
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Hiking Trails – Ireland: Bray to Greystones

Hiking in my own neck of the woods is a treat for me. However, I was particularly grateful to have the opportunity to hike while visiting Ireland. I took a short train ride on the DART from Dún Laoghaire (which I was excited to know how to pronounce thanks to my love for the book Outlander by Diana […]
London’s British History Museum

It’s London, and you have better things to do than to spend an afternoon in a stuffy museum right? Well, you may want to reconsider this one. Admission is free and there are definitely worthwhile artifacts to see at the British History Museum. Plus, it strengthens the feeling of being somewhere old and traditional. Egyptian […]
London’s Natural History Museum

If you’re interested in the natural world around you, the Natural History Museum in London is a treat. The exhibits at the Natural History Museum are fascinating. From the stars of the show – the dinosaurs – to the smallest specimen of insect. But, be prepared to move at the pace of the crowds – […]
Enjoying The London Eye

There’s nothing better than climbing the heights of the London Eye to gain insight into the expanse of London and an appreciation for it’s skyline. You get a sense of just how dense the city is. As well as how beautifully the old and the new come together. We were very anxious to see this […]
Kew – Royal Botanical Gardens

472 photos. That’s how many pictures I took of plants alone on our day trip to Kew Gardens. Each one, for me, as exquisite, magical and picture worthy as the next. And we were visiting in January no less! Kew Gardens is a preserved place, a place where you can see the dedication and care […]
London in January

Hailing from a Commonwealth country (Canada) I had the sense that London would have an air of familiarity. Many of my friends’ families came from England. My heritage is certainly based in British culture. And, for the most part, it was like returning to my roots. However, it had so many rich, unique and unexpected […]