Cornwell Wadebridge, Rock, Padstow It was quite a long trek from East Sussex to Cornwell ...and once on the road we did not really want to stop. So we admired the amazing Cathedrals and castles on the way and the Isle of Wight, where Cowes week sailing takes place, from a distance. We had a lovely loft room with ensuite (luckily) - in a terrace house - in a very local street. Parking a real challenge. Our room was at the top of the stairs, without a door. Our roo...

Brighton was an education ! The Royal Pavillion was our first port of call - as the first rain of our UK stint had caught us. The Royal Pavillion was the summer palace of George IV and he was rather alternative - like Louis the Sun King of France and Ludwig of Bayern, the Bavarian King. As a result the Royal Pavillion is a really quirky palace with over-the-top decorations, that can only be marvelled at. The external structure was inspired by mystical India and ...

Bexhill - East Sussex Our accommodation and hosts were just fantastic. Could not have asked for a better stay in the English countryside ...especially being treated to really delicious full English Breakfasts in a beautiful setting. I am sure we have been spoilt for the remainder of our trip !!! After unpacking the car we went to Bexhill sea front - to walk along the promenade and absorb some goood sea air. The beaches there are pebbles, the water looked a bit ch...

Truth be told, I was not really looking forward to coming to the UK for 4 weeks. I mean - there is a reason why most Brits leave this island for their summer holidays and stream to southern Europe and anywhere along the Med. and the reason is ...the weather. In this instance I love being proven wrong though ! From our arrival at Gatwick and the chauffeur driven limo transfer (for 2 backpackers ...how funny that must have looked !) to our departure from London a...