We love exploring places, mostly on foot, so you can see the nooks. And also the crannies. This way you get to spot lots of gems invisible to you as you hasten by. Slow down. Take it all in. But there is another thing we very much enjoy doing, and here we did it.

Perspective

One Rainy Day. Followed by more rainy days

All 'vanlife' pictures must be taken in glorious sunshine, with amazing backdrops, of course. Now wandering around, living in a van, is brilliant. We obviously think that. But it is not sunny every single day. I am writing this in the van, listening to very heavy rain bouncing off the roof. [read on…]

Riding of the Bounds Berwick upon Tweed

The ancient tradition, known as the Riding of the Bounds of Berwick upon Tweed, has been carried out for over 400 years. It began in the early 1600's. It was a very windy day in the 21st century when we discovered it. [read on…]

What is there at Millshield

There is more than one River Derwent in England, you know. The reservoir shown above sits on the River Derwent on the borders of County Durham and Northumberland. Below this reservoir, the River flows through a fairly steep, but green, valley, joining the River Tyne not far west of Newcastle. [read on…]

Seahouses Harbour Sleeps

In our travellings in February we spent a few days in Seahouses. That is never going to be a bad thing to do. Seahouses, if you do not know it, is a seaside place, with a harbour, in Northumberland. If you visit Seahouses, say, in June, you will find the place alive and busy. [read on…]

Second Hand Books in Wooler

If you are doing a tour of Northumberland, a visit to Wooler is recommended. It is a small town, around 2000 people, with some quaint shops, decent pubs and a good base for some walks. Don't forget to walk up the hill to Wooler common from the town and watch the vista grow. [read on…]

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Perspective
We love exploring places, mostly on foot, so you can see the ...

One Rainy Day. Followed by more rainy days
All 'vanlife' pictures must be taken in glorious sunshine, with ...

Riding of the Bounds Berwick upon Tweed
The ancient tradition, known as the Riding of the Bounds of ...

What is there at Millshield
There is more than one River Derwent in England, you know. The ...

Seahouses Harbour Sleeps
In our travellings in February we spent a few days in Seahouses. ...

Second Hand Books in Wooler
If you are doing a tour of Northumberland, a visit to Wooler ...