Who needs TV, when you can go on a walk to view our wonderful wildlife? Of course, that’s all it should be (watching from afar, and not disturbing the beautiful creatures that share our green and pleasant land). But whether it’s a quick stroll through an urban forest or a more leisurely longer pursuit in…
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Bracing Coastal Walks Across England
Wherever you are in England, you’re never more than 70 or 80 miles from the coast (tops for the most central place are a couple of villages in Leicestershire and Derbyshire – there are friendly debates!)So even if you don’t walk a coast itself, you can walk towards the coast in a few days or…
Making (boring) Maps More Interesting!
Let’s face it – most maps are boring. They may be clever and intelligent. But many people find them uninspiring, and many of us (esp. women?) cannot even work out how to read them! So here are some ways to get to know England and beyond, in more fun manners. Just like teachers that know…
How to Be a Wildlife-Friendly Tourist
Image The world has lots of wildlife that suffer due to tourism, and most of it is due to western tourists from the US and UK. Did you know that British hunters have killed over 60 wild lions, since the sad demise of Cecil the lion? The dentist who shot him also has since allegedly…
The Best Reusable Food Jars
Reusable food jars offer a nice alternative to plastic bags or sandwich boxes. A modern design on the lunch box, some are just simple stainless steel containers, or upgrade to more innovative designs. Food jars are a pretty modern invention, which have been designed to let you take portable lunches like soup, which obviously are…