Summer Walk above Silsden

It was supposed to be just a quick morning stroll on the first Saturday of June. We didn’t even have a coffee or breakfast before setting off. The day was just too beautiful not to take advantage of it. Before we knew it we were up on Hawber and Swartha Lane on the hillside above…

The wonderful world of Saltaire

Good evening! I love Saturday nights in! I suppose despite our little adventures out and about that we try to share with you quite regularly, I am an extremely homely creature. During these long winter nights, especially when it’s cold and wet outside, I’d always say: there is no place like home or it’s translation…

The Best of Yorkshire for the Yorkshire Day

Ever since my lovely hubby started to introduce me to Yorkshire, it has been a voyage of discovery that seems to have no end.

You would have thought that although indisputably Yorkshire is the largest of the England’s counties after more than 15 years living here, I should have seen a lot of it. And I did but… there is still more and more… and more!

A Quacking Place in Silsden

It’s been a stunning morning but got a bit cloudy during the afternoon. To extend this sunny and uplifting weather a photo from the Beck in Silsden in West Yorkshire, also known very appropriately as the ‘Duck Pond’ as there is always something quacking there.Nestled in the middle of the village and right by the…

Impressive Five Rise Locks on Leeds-Liverpool Canal

Spring is in the Aire…🥰 The impressive piece of engineering: Five Rise Locks opened in 1774 on Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Bingley in the Aire Valley in West Yorkshire. I love the canal walk at any season but must admit springtime with all its blossom is quite magical there! Amazing place for a stroll!

Charming cottages in Sandsend

Some more sweet memories from this year’s adventures to lighten up your day! (It’s so dull and cloudy up here in Yorkshire today.) This chocolate box village on the Yorkshire coast is an absolute must each time we are in that area. No seaside trip is complete without at least popping in there for a…