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Author: Henry Elliss

The 7 Reasons I don’t post as much as I’d like to

Posted on October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 by Henry Elliss

Anyone who has visited this blog much over the past few years will have noticed that I’ve really slowed down my posting of late. Initially, I put this down to the fact that my decision to re-focus the site on camping rather than parenting – as much as I love camping, it’s not something I…

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5 Tips to Make Family Travel Easier

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 by Henry Elliss

When you take your kids with you to see the world, you’ll not only open them up to new experiences, but you’ll create family memories that will last a lifetime. However, travelling with children can be stressful, especially if they aren’t used to being away from home. Luckily, there are things that you can do…

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5 Great Camping Blogs You Should Follow

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Henry Elliss

For the half-dozen or so regular readers of this site (I’m not looking for sympathy here – having ANY regular visitors is more than I deserve, based on the infrequency of my posting) you will know that I’ve been posting about my adventures in camping for the last couple of years. I took the slight…

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Summer Holidays in the Mountains? 4 Reasons Why You Should Go for it!

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Henry Elliss

Whether you are a student, an employed individual, single, a parent or you have any other social identities, summer break is a time that you must be expectantly waiting for. Most people are especially excited about this time of the year because summer is associated with carefree and happy moments thanks to the sunny weather,…

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Buying a new family tent

Family Camping for Beginners – A Guide to Buying a New Tent

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Henry Elliss

After nearly 10 years of faithful service, our trusty Zenobia 6 tent looks like it might be on its way out. On our most recent trip, not only did we find quite a bit of rain coming through the roof at night, we’ve also got a couple of tent poles that needed drastic running repairs….

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The Best New Beauty Treatments to Prepare for Summer

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Henry Elliss

Are you one of those people who has decided to take care of your face and don’t know how to start? How to protect it and how to keep it healthy and hydrated? We have the solution! There are many novelties in facial beauty treatment that have been presented recently and, yes, we know, “spring,…

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4 Things You Need to Know Before Your Trip to Mykonos

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Henry Elliss

Although this jewel of the Aegean is famous for its nightlife and its beaches, the truth is that there are more things to see in Mykonos. It would be a shame to miss the most unknown part of the island: its arid landscapes, the small traditional churches, the archaeological sites.. It is known as the…

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The Best Places to get married in the World

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Henry Elliss

If you’re looking for a beautiful and romantic place to say “I do’s”, look no further than the top 10 places to get married. From Bali to Paris, and from Fiji to Italy, these destinations have conquered the hearts of many. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a unique honeymoon. So…

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7 Necessary Skin Care Tips for Summer

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Henry Elliss

With the arrival of summer, one of the things we like to do the most is enjoy the sun. There is no doubt that good weather changes the mood, makes us happier and more willing to go out. And it is that the sun provides us with 90% of vitamin D that our body needs,…

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3 Tips For Planning a Unique Cruise in Europe

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Henry Elliss

Summer holidays are around the corner and it is time to start thinking about what you are going to do. Visiting an island or a country with a long coastline are the most frequent choices of travellers during summertime. This makes total sense since the weather gets hotter and hotter, and going for a swim…

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Spent a few hours in a client meeting this week wh Spent a few hours in a client meeting this week where this was the view from the meeting room. I’ve definitely seen worse views.
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Had the absolute pleasure of seeing @actualbenfold Had the absolute pleasure of seeing @actualbenfolds again last night, this time at the @royalalberthall. Not only was it an amazing concert, there was a big surprise at the end when he bought out both @doddleoddle AND the legendary @realmattlucas - what a treat!
Went to the ‘Spectacle of Light’ at @welfordpa Went to the ‘Spectacle of Light’ at @welfordpark (where they film @britishbakeoff) and had a lovely autumnal stroll amongst the lights
As today is ‘Back British Farming’ day, I want As today is ‘Back British Farming’ day, I wanted to give a shout-out to all the farmers in the local area, especially Brimpton’s own @mbowden1954. One of my favourite aspects of living where we do now is being surrounded by countryside and farm land - and being able to see an actively-farmed field at the end of our garden. Every time something’s being done to the field I’m out with my camera, usually trying to figure out the names of all the machinery - and it’s so nice to see a product being grown right from seed to harvest. I know it’s not easy for farmers at the moment, and I dearly hope ours are able to keep farming for many years to come - so if you have one near you, make sure to show them all the support you can!
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