Iceland in autumn
This short trip across southern Iceland showed us some of its spectacular landscapes with lava fields, waterfalls, glaziers, and icebergs. The northern lights also provided a great show for us.
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Bhutan Adventure
Starting in the east, our wonderful Bhutan wildlife adventure took us right across the country to the west along the slopes of the Himalayas, reaching just above 4000 metres at our highest point.
Trinidad & Tobago – April 2019
With rainforests, mangrove swamps, savannahs and tropical reefs, this was presented as a nature lovers paradise and we were not disappointed.
Extremadura – in search of Cranes
Huge flocks of cranes winter in Extremadura and I wanted to see them. With plenty of birds, and good food as well, we had a great time during this intensive birding trip.
Birding in the Land of the Midnight Sun
This fantastic birding bonanza took us from the lakes and forests of Finland to the fjords and mountains of northern Norway.
Yellowstone Eclipse
It was a perfect combination of wildlife, geology and a solar eclipse in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Speyside & Orkney – June 2017
The weather did not stop us enjoying this wildlife trip and Orkney had some fascinating archaeological sites.
Extremadura – Spring 2016
With lots of flowers and butterflies as well as the many brilliant birds, this was a lovely place to visit.
Cherry Blossom in Japan
A trip down memory lane as well as exploring new places, Japan never disapoints.
Birding in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is considered to be one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. This trip took us right across the country exploring the many different wildlife habitats along the way.
China, August 2013
We had a wonderful family holiday travelling through China. We walked on the Great Wall, looked at Pandas and paddled in the Li River. It was a perfect mix of interesting culture and wonderful landscapes.
Antarctic Eclipse
My Antarctic Adventure took me to a beautiful, pristine wilderness, covered in ice and snow. There, in breathtaking landscapes, I watched penguins, seals, and whales in their natural environment.
Norway: Family and roots
I had been watching the travel restrictions due to Covid and, at last, Norway had decided to accept the NHS Covid vaccine certificate. This meant I could travel to Norway again to see my family after nearly two years. I also wanted to try and find some of the places where my ancestors had lived so the trip needed a bit of planning. In the end, I settled on three days with my cousin in Gjøvik and three days with another cousin…
Boldermere Lake — Semaphore Tower
An easy going, five mile, walk across Ockham and Wisley commons. This walk takes you past a Semaphore tower, a Mausoleum and a disused airfield before crossing the A3 by Wisley Gardens.
Tilford to Crooksbury Hill
This five mile walk from Tilford takes you through a varied landscape. There is one steep section to the top of Crocksbury Hill.
