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7 things to do in Bali…

7 things to do in Bali…

October 7, 2019

Bali, Cornwall & California, my 2017 travel roundup…

Bali, Cornwall & California, my 2017 travel roundup…

December 24, 2017
Emily and I on the beach at sunset in Canggu.

Bali with a baby…

Bali with a baby…

November 2, 2017

The ultimate glamping retreat in Bali…

The ultimate glamping retreat in Bali…

September 10, 2017
New paddle boarding adventure today on the River S New paddle boarding adventure today on the River Stour at Eye Bridge in Wimborne.

This is a great location for a peaceful paddle and ideal for beginners.

~ Launch from the carpark: 553 Cowgrove Road, Wimborne, BH21 4EL. It’s a small carpark but there is also an overflow section on the left. 

~ The shallow water makes it easy to launch. Head right, paddling up river and under Eye Bridge. Left will take you over a small weir, so avoid that! 

~ It’s such a gorgeous spot with cows grazing on the waters edge, crystal clear waters and lots of fish to spot.

~ We didn’t make it there today but 2.5 miles upstream gets you to The Coventry Arms. You can access the beer garden for a drink. 

~ The paddle back is super easy with the current in your favour. 

Save this for your next paddle boarding trip! 

#standuppaddle #dorset #eyebridge #riverstour #standuppaddleboard
We spent 2 nights on a floating marine lodge on th We spent 2 nights on a floating marine lodge on the River Hamble in Southampton @mdlholidays and as breaks go this has to be the most dreamiest I’ve been on. It was a surprise break like no other!

We paddle boarded to the @jollysailor.bursledon for lunch and a G&T and explored Badnam creek and the river and only stepped foot on dry land to order the best lobster and fries from @gaff_rigger marina restaurant.

Save this for your next break away and if you want the full low down comment floating lodge and I’ll send you the link to my blog post all about it…

Unique places to stay | Floating Marine Lodge | Southampton 

#riverhamble #floatinglodge #southampton #paddleboard #hampshire
Aperol on a Friday afternoon with this view… ☀️ # Aperol on a Friday afternoon with this view… ☀️

#aperol #aperolspritztime #bartononsea #hampshire
Super chilled day on the water with my lovely budd Super chilled day on the water with my lovely buddy @courtneywatts0 🫶🏻☀️ 

The River Stour in Christchurch is our favourite spot for a leisurely paddle and a good old catch up. 

~ Park at Christchurch Riverlands carpark for shady spots to set your board up under and toilets. £4.50 for 4 hours.

~ There are two launching points within waking distance of the carpark. Walk right along the river and there’s one opposite the Captains Club. This one is a little bit of a trek if your paddleboard is huge like mine! 

~Turn left along the river for the other launch point which is to the right of Tuckton Tea Gardens. This one is slightly closer to the carpark and a good stop for a drink, food or ice cream. 

~ We went left and paddled upstream under Tuckton Bridge, admiring all the gorgeous properties that back onto the river. We took lunch and snacks so we could have a picnic on our boards and when our arms got tired we meandered back down river. 

~ Arriving back by Tuckton Tea Gardens, our final stop before walking back to the carpark we grabbed a milkshake and a Rio to round off the loveliest afternoon… 

#standuppaddleboarding #sup #dorset #christchurch #riverstour
Save this for your next trip: 4 nights May halfte Save this for your next trip:

4 nights May halfterm £496.92 @centerparcsdeeemhof in The Netherlands.
We got a P&O ferry from Dover to Calais for £164 return  and had a mini road trip passing through France and Belgium before arriving in The Netherlands.

De Eemhof is brilliant with all the usual activities you’d expect to find at Center Parcs: Aqua Mundo subtropical indoor pool with slides, wave pool and flow rider. A beach club bar, paddleboard hire and the Action Factory with indoor climbing and a huge soft play. There’s so much more that I’ve not mentioned but we got all of this for less than half the price during May halfterm at the UK equivalent… 

(In comparison to Center Parcs Longleat the same 4 nights came to £1900 😱) 

Save this for your next family adventure!

#centerparcsnl #centerparcs #centerparcsdeeemhof #aquamundo #thenetherlands
What a day for a bike ride to the beach! #milfor What a day for a bike ride to the beach! 

#milfordonsea #summervibes☀️ #mymilfordonsea #vitaminsea #hurstspit
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