Yikes, there’s a mouse in the house! No, not really, but we did have “super rat” once when we lived in Antelope. But you don’t want to hear that story. This blog post is not about mice, but about Sacramento City and our neighboring countryside. Actually it takes me about the same time to get…| Slow Shutter Speed
I must have been mad driving north on a hot and sunny August bank holiday Monday when the world and his wife were out but the weather was just too good to miss. However by using the ‘A’ roads I managed to avoid all the nose-to-tail traffic on the motorway although it did take a … Continue reading Lancaster Canal – Farleton to Crooklands| Life In The Mouse House
How to describe images of misty landscapes in monochrome, that was my question to myself, this is what I ended up writing . The ethereal quality of a misty landscape can be nicely illustrated in mo…| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Rural areas were once a hotbed for socialist organizing. During the 1910s, the Socialist Party of America held sway in many rural areas such as Crawford County, Kansas and Beckham County, Oklahoma, where they won thirteen elected offices between 1912 … The post Hegemony In The Hinterlands: The Need for Rural Organizing first appeared on Reform & Revolution.| Reform & Revolution
A book about walking might not seem like the obvious choice for me, now a full-time wheelchair user, but this is about so much more than the mere physical act itself. As well as the obvious meaning, the “old ways” explore and traverse humanity’s various journeyings and their resulting connections over the millennia; covering not just the more well-known tracks, but lesser-known ones too, over mountains and even the those more fleeting passages across the seas. These are journeys rooted...| reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com
A very hot day just a couple of weeks ago saw me back on the Lancaster Canal, this time with my friends Louise and Alan on their boat ”Enigma”. The Lune Aqueduct at the far side of Lanc…| Life In The Mouse House
Set amongst the rolling chalk hills of the North Downs, Denbies is one of the largest privately owned vineyards in Europe. The estate is independently owned and comprises 380 acres of which 265 acr…| Love Travelling Blog
A short review of Uncommon Ground, Rethinking our relationship with the countryside, by Patrick Galbraith Travelling the length and breadth of the country, Patrick Galbraith goes where nature writers don’t. Then again, he hates to be called one. Rather, he is writer about the countryside. Led by a journalistic instinct as keen as the nose […]| Superscript
Located close to the historic city of Winchester, the Watercress Line runs through ten miles of scenic countryside between the towns of Alresford and Alton in Hampshire. As fares include all day tr…| Love Travelling Blog
We’ve enjoyed numerous lovely weekends away in Derbyshire’s Peak District so for a change we decided to explore South Derbyshire which is noted for its gently rolling countryside and ch…| Love Travelling Blog
In which I walk to market to sell my medieval eggs| Walking Away
Our short break in the north east of England was centred around the southern border of County Durham. This part of the county is noted for its stunning scenery, splendid cultural attractions and at…| Love Travelling Blog
A violent storm raged here in the early hours of yesterday morning and my bedroom window, which I keep open at night in all but the absolute coldest weather, twanged off the catch, crashed against the wall and almost smashed. Outside, in a strange cold blue light, the trees moved like enthusiastic metalheads [...]Read More...| Tom Cox
Picking olives from the trees on your Italian property certainly offers a good physical workout in the fresh air. It can also be a great bonding experience for family and friends. Plus, you can share the proud moment you see the first golden oil pour from the press, and taste it on a thick slice […] The post A guide to picking olives on your Italian property appeared first on Italy Property Guides.| Italy Property Guides
As olive oil prices continue to climb, Italian resident Julia explores the idea of growing your own olives in Italy to battle the cost of living crisis. The post With the rise in olive oil prices, maybe it’s time to grow your own olive trees? appeared first on Italy Property Guides.| Italy Property Guides
Discover South Africa's enchanting Garden Route: a journey of captivating landscapes, unique dining, thrilling activities, and rich cultural experiences.| World Travel Magazine | World Travel Magazine is the leading luxury travel & ...
Explore the tulip fields with a local guide with the Tulip Safari Tour and enjoy the most beautiful flower fields in Holland.| Tulip Festival Amsterdam
