My travel journey started a bit later in life as I was very young when I had my children. The story goes a little something like this: By the age of 25, I was the mother of four under six. As a family, we relocated from Hertfordshire to South Yorkshire, bought our first house, and settled down. Life was good.
We started to plan our first family holiday abroad. If my memory serves me correctly, it was to Spain. Back then (early 2000s), the internet was pretty new and the best way to shop for holidays was through high street travel agents. Honestly, the excitement of picking up travel brochures with images of sun-soaked beaches and happy parents lazing by the pool while their children splashed around was second to none.
It was at this time that things started to go a bit ‘tits up,’ for want of a better phrase. My partner of 18 years left, and my world turned upside down. All of our future planning disappeared in a puff of smoke.
But then…
I met Darren, my now husband and my man of many firsts. He took me for my first restaurant meal, my first night club, my first football match, and many more first experiences. But the best of all was my first holiday abroad.
So here we are, addiction in full force.
Since then, I have visited:
Europe
- Greek Islands: Kos (twice)
- Canary Islands: Fuerteventura (twice)
- Germany: Hannover
- Portugal: Albufeira
- Italy: Venice
- Malta: St. Paul’s Bay
- France: Normandy
UK Walks, day trips, hotel stays, and mini breaks:
- Countryside walks in Kent
- Walking down The Devil’s Punchbowl in Hampshire
- Kingley Vale walk
- The Seven Sisters
- Colmer Hill
- Walk the Wight: Carisbrooke Castle to The Needles
- Goss Moor Camping, Cornwall & Tintagel
- Haven Seashore, Great Yarmouth
- Butlins Minehead & Dunster Castle
- Hilton Hotel, Wembley – London Ovo Arena, The British Museum, Travelodge Finchley, and concerts
- Shankly Hotel, Liverpool
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Piers
- Southampton Houdini Escape Rooms and Cosmo with a stay at Travelodge and breakfast at the Elizabeth House Hotel
Isle of Wight Hotels and Attractions:
- Albert Cottage Hotel
- The Marine, Ryde
- The Dorset Hotel, Ryde
- Parkdean Resorts, Lower Hyde and Landguard, Shanklin
- The Burlington Hotel, Sandown
- Albion Hotel, Freshwater
- Brading Roman Villa
- IoW Steam Railway
- The Needles and The Needles Old Battery
- Tapnell Farm
- Blackgang Chine
- Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
- Amazon World
- Havenstreet Falconry
Every journey has added a new chapter to my life story, filled with unforgettable moments and cherished experiences. As I look ahead, I am excited to discover more of this beautiful world we live in, with new destinations and adventures awaiting around every corner.
So what’s next on my travel itinerary.
In early August, I’m off to Sheffield for a few days of exploring following a weekend away in Eastbourne. Later in the month, I’ll be tackling Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa as it’s officially called.
There is bound to be more to add before the end of the year and my list is only getting bigger.
This is my current wish list and I would like to travel the length and breadth of the UK to find all of its hidden gems. If you have any recommendations feel free to leave me a comment!
Rest of the world.
- USA – Florida- New York – Vegas.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Africa -Egypt- Morocco -Seychelles
- Asia – Malaysia, Japan, Maldives, Thailand
- New zealand
- Australia (minus the spiders)
