Binoculars. Truth be told, they aren’t something I have ever really spent much time contemplating. As a photographer I spend a great deal of time peering through bits of glass with one eye, rather than enjoying it with both! This isn’t to say I’m not familiar with binoculars of course. I grew up on a small island in the Seychelles called Bird Island, which was famous, as you … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Visiting Iso Syote, Finland – A Complete Guide
Don’t like the cold? Neither did I when we decided to go to Finland for a spot of Winter fun! On the other hand, I’ve always liked the idea of the northern lights, clear skies and fabulously frosted landscapes. All of which, it appear, seem to require putting up with a spot of chilly weather. Today I want to share with you the winter activities we got up to in Finland … [Read more...]
12 Things to Bring Back from Your Road Trip to Gascony
Today’s blog is from my friend Monica, who occasionally sends over some wonderful content for me to share with you guys. Today she’s sharing her favourite things to bring back from a trip to Gascony in France. Caution, you might be hungry by the end of this post! I’m just back from another one of my pilgrimages to Gascony, a region in southwest France that I haven’t been … [Read more...]
Dog Sledding in Lapland
Are you thinking of heading to Lapland to experience dog sledding? This is one of the most popular winter activities in Finland, and one we can definitely recommend you try. In this post, we're going to share our experiences of dog sledding from Rovaniemi, and then tell you everything you need to know so you can plan your own dog sledding trip in Finland. Our Experience Dog … [Read more...]