Secret Dates: Climb a Mountain
Ain’t no mountain high enough So our secret date was to climb a mountain! Yeah, we don’t do things by halves. We chose Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales, and higher than any of England’s mountains! It was to be the first mountain I had ever climbed. Amy has climbed Snowdon once before, as a teenager. […]
Amazing Days Out: Plas Mawr
Plas Mawr – An Elizabethan Gem Plas Mawr is an Elizabethan townhouse, in Conwy, North Wales. It was built by a member of the Welsh Gentry called Robert Wynn, between 1576 and 1585. It is remarkable to see how it has remained so intact since those days. Partly this is due to it not being […]
Amazing Days Out: Conwy Castle and Town Walls
Conwy Town Walls We have just returned from a trip to North Wales, and our first stop was Conwy. We have driven past Conwy many times and always been struck with awe. Finally, it was time to visit. As we arrived half an hour before Conwy Castle opened, we decided to walk along the Conwy Town […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a market town very near to our home city of Stoke-on-Trent. As a result, we have experienced many of the best things for couples to do there over the years. There are lots of markets to attend, from fruit and veg to antiques and collectables, not forgetting the popular farmers’ market. Here are […]
Dream Dates: The Best Places to Play Volleyball in the World
As our most recent secret date involved playing volleyball, we started to think about the best places in the world in which it can be played. Now, volleyball is an indoor sport. It is played on a court that is much the same whether it is in China or Russia. Therefore, we hope you forgive […]
TripAdvisor: A Detailed Review 2017
We’re crazy about TripAdvisor OK, spoiler alert. We feel that TripAdvisor has been the greatest help in our trip planning of any site out there. Yet many people hate it, and many of those are seasoned travellers. Here, we will explain what TripAdvisor is, what you can use it for, and the pros and cons. […]
Amazing Days Out: Big Pit, National Coal Museum of Wales
Big Pit is part of a World Heritage Site As we recently visited Wales for our tasting menu secret date, we combined it with a visit to the World Heritage Site of Blaenavon. Blaenavon is famous for its industrial heritage, including coal and iron mines. The main attraction is Big Pit: National Coal Museum. As well as […]
Secret Dates: Volleyball
What is social volleyball? This secret date involved playing volleyball! We attended the Social Volleyball session of the Newcastle Staffs Volleyball Club, at Madeley High School. Social volleyball is basically an excuse to just play volleyball, without the hassle of joining a team and training. There is a really friendly atmosphere to the club. A huge range of […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to Side
We found Side, in Turkey, to be the perfect blend of romance, culture, and sunshine. Just what we were after for our recent trip. Side is an ancient Greek city on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. What’s more, Turkey is currently a very cheap place to visit, making its offering even more appealing. We spent a blissful, […]
Amazing Days Out: Cardiff Bay
As we spent our anniversary weekend in Cardiff, we couldn’t resist heading down to Cardiff Bay, despite the rather miserable weather. We went in the evening, after our trip to Cardiff Castle. It is a relatively recent development, replacing the derelict docks that were just a remnant of the area’s once booming coal industry. A […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to the Peak District
So just the other day we went horseback riding in the Peak District, and it was such a beautiful date idea. We are lucky enough to have the Peak District on our doorstep. It offers many fantastic options for couples. As the UK’s first National Park, it is famous for its breathtaking views and outdoor […]
Dream Dates: The Best Horseback Riding Locations in the World
After our experience horseback riding, we spent some time looking at the best places in the world to try it. If you would like to try horseback riding, then you will struggle to find anywhere better than these locations around the world. Cappadocia, Turkey A dream location of ours anyway, to go horseback riding here […]
