I am usually the type of person who is out shopping once a week during November searching out the perfect present(s) for my loved ones whilst supporting independent local businesses in the small towns and villages in the Cotswolds. The tree and decorations are usually up by the first weekend of December complete with allContinue reading “Experience Christmas Cheer at RHS Hyde Hall Glow”
Tag Archives: Midlife
A Weekend Away In Cheshire
Life is still incredibly hectic even when you are retired! When you first retire you often sit and ponder how you are going to fill your time but once you are fully in the swing of things you start asking yourself “How on earth did I have time to go to work?”I’m starting to loveContinue reading “A Weekend Away In Cheshire”
Gardens of England and Wales -Top Attractions at RHS Wisley
In my previous post I explained how we had set off for our two day adventure in Surrey and visited Painshill Park. We had secured a great deal for an overnight stay at the Premier Inn in Cobham which, I have to say, was lovely and quiet and had pleasant surroundings.Refreshed we set off theContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales -Top Attractions at RHS Wisley”
Gardens of England and Wales – Discovering Painshill Park, A Hidden Gem in Surrey
As traffic to my blog increases I’m aware that a lot of my visitors/readers are not resident in the UK. I feel it is important, therefore, to write about quick trips that we have taken here which might perhaps be added to an itinerary on a future visit to these islands. I am also goingContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales – Discovering Painshill Park, A Hidden Gem in Surrey”
Exploring Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s Birthplace on the Edge of The Cotswolds
Where travelling further afield isn’t currently possible for us it’s nice just to get away for an overnight stay which is what hubby and I decided to do this week.We firstly travelled to Evesham before a bargain overnight stay at the Premier Inn at Evesham Country Park and then moving on to Stratford-upon-Avon on theContinue reading “Exploring Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s Birthplace on the Edge of The Cotswolds”
Discover Frampton-On-Severn, A Hidden Cotswolds Gem
This post isn’t solely for those of us who have been lucky enough to retire, it’s an ode to a small Cotswold village that up until recently I’ve somewhat overlooked. A small village that quite frankly has it all, in terms of the natural environment with places to walk, fantastic local food, hobbies to pursueContinue reading “Discover Frampton-On-Severn, A Hidden Cotswolds Gem”
Exploring Buckingham Palace, The Reality and My Opinion
I initially wanted this post to be a bit like a travel log, sort of a “what to expect when you visit this Grand Palace” which stands at the centre of UK society. But my visit raised questions within me which I’ve not been able to exclude so I have included these within the textContinue reading “Exploring Buckingham Palace, The Reality and My Opinion”
Discover the Secrets of Crete’s Spinalonga Island
As I said in my previous post I didn’t really do a lot of research into Crete as we were coming here on holiday primarily to relax, sunbathe and take a break from life and everything 2024 had thrown at us to date. Having been island hopping on two previous occasions I do have theContinue reading “Discover the Secrets of Crete’s Spinalonga Island”
Holidays versus Travelling -Part 2
I have already written a post outlining our thoughts on taking a holiday versus going travelling https://amidlifeadventure.org/2023/03/03/adventure-holidays-versus-travelling/and to be honest didn’t really imagine back then I would be writing a part two but here I am sat on a sofa in an apartment in Crete doing just that! 2024 has been a tough year forContinue reading “Holidays versus Travelling -Part 2”
Exploring The Cotswolds: Blenheim Palace – History, Architecture, and Gardens
Back in the Spring we visited Blenheim with our annual membership and had a really enjoyable day strolling around the main gardens. https://amidlifeadventure.org/2024/04/16/the-cotswolds-visiting-blenheim-palace/ Unfortunately on that occasion we were unable to access the house itself and so we returned this Summer to finally get a much wanted peek inside. The History of the Palace:Historical housesContinue reading “Exploring The Cotswolds: Blenheim Palace – History, Architecture, and Gardens”
A Midlife Adventure 