Coping with the New Normal: The Francis Hotel, Bath, UK (November 2020)

By zara On April 9, 2021

The corona virus has reduced us all to room cleaners – an uneasy visit to a central Bath hotel shows how we coped with the new normal as brigher days loom ahead.

Best Short Walks in the Peak District: the Bleaklow Bomber, Derbyshire, UK. (October 2020)

By zara On February 2, 2021

The northern Derbyshire moors have some of the wildest country in Britain. This short circuit covers a little of the Pennine Way and a historic aeroplane crash.

Salisbury Plain Perimeter Ride, Wiltshire, England (September 2020)

By zara On January 13, 2021

The Perimeter Path reveals the endless variety of Salisbury Plain and its immediate surroundings: white horses, purpose built army villages, ancient forts and beautiful all round views can be discovered in this 30 mile long circuit.

Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana, Salta, Argentina (January 2020)

By zara On December 10, 2020

One of the most important museums in Argentina, the Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana holds the mummies of 3 Inca children, buried alive on a high mountain top in a child sacrifice ceremony nearly 500 years ago. The artefacts recovered from the bodies are superb and the children, beautifully preserved by the cold, dry air are very moving: simply unmissable!

Exploring the Valles Calchaquies, A Circuit from Salta, Argentina (January 2020)

By zara On November 27, 2020

Covering one of the most beautiful areas of north western Argentina, this 500 km plus circuit delights with magnificent mountain scenery, ancient colonial villages and a major wine producing region.

Exploring to the West of Mendoza in the Foothills of the Andes, Argentina. (January 2020).

By zara On November 11, 2020

Only about 200 km to the west of Mendoza, the Andes provide a dramatic backdrop to any visit in the region. From the gastronomic delights of the vineyards in the Uco Valley to the breathtaking heights around Aconcagua, this relatively small area packs a serious punch.

The Limestone Way, Derbyshire, England. (October 2020).

By zara On October 31, 2020

Following old walled tracks and quiet footpaths through the White Peak whilst meandering through traditional villages, the Limestone Way is a great introduction to the delights of Derbyshire.

A Circuit of Upper Derwent and Howden Reservoirs, Derbyshire, England. (October 2020)

By zara On October 16, 2020

The reservoirs of the Derwent valley sit amongst beautiful Derbyshire scenery and are popular year round destinations but few realise that the Dambusters used them for training before their departure to the Ruhr in World War 2. With good tracks all around them, cycling is an enjoyable way to explore.

Tellisford Mill, Somerset, England (September 2020)

By zara On October 11, 2020

Tellisford Mill lies in an idyllic corner of Somerset on the river Frome and has some wonderful wild swimming.

Among the Clouds Above: Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England (October 2020)

By zara On October 6, 2020

It is surprising what can be hidden in plain sight – including one of Europe’s oldest and most intact wartime airfields. Now lost amidst the brambles, it conceals a rich history of aviation stretching back to 1916.

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