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You've seen this view many times, but it still loo

You've seen this view many times, but it still looks heavenly doesn't it? This is one of my favorite walks along the south Sussex coast - from Seaford to Cuckmere Haven which is that bit of beach where the river meets the sea.

My first time I came by the bus from Brighton and got off at Chyngton Gardens just outside of Seaford. I had no idea where I was going to end up but I can't tell you how thrilling it was to walk down and then up the lane and feel the sea getting closer!

Now I know this bit of coast from all directions but it took stepping out of my comfort zone first to scratch the itch I had to see these iconic cliffs in person.

You can do it too. If I can help you find your way, please let me know in the comments x

New blog post on how to drive from England to France - link in bio 🗺️

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OK back to England for this one... a view I never

OK back to England for this one... a view I never get tired of ....Beachy Head lighthouse over the chalk cliffs of East Sussex near Eastbourne. A friend and I walked up from Eastbourne on a very windy and chilly May day! Thankfully it's warmed up a bit now 😀

Actually I met my friend on a tour of Provence a couple of years ago. That's one of the nice things about a package tour, it gives you a chance to meet other travel lovers. She gave me her number and said if I was ever in Eastbourne to give her a call and so I did!

Moving to a new country is wonderful but when you've moved around a lot as I have it can be hard to hang onto friends and you always feel like you need to start over making new ones. So I was happy to have made a new friend especially one who loves to walk as much as I do!

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One of my recommended ways to start your road trip

One of my recommended ways to start your road trip to France is taking the ferry from one of England's southern ports directly to a French port like the delightful town of Saint-Malo in Brittany.

Absolutely fell in love with this coastal town with it's lovely walled old town and pretty beaches. Lots of lovely shops and bistros. Tres chic!

Plus there's a Europcar location at the Gare du Saint Malo (train station) where you can pick up a rental car if you choose to cross by foot on the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint Malo or come in via Paris on the Eurostar.

To be honest I tried to brush up on my high school French pre trip with Duolingo, but can't say I'm very fluent by any stretch. Even so we managed to muddle through. The French are very understanding in my opinion!

Get my insider routes for the ultimate French road trip! 👉 link in bio 🗺️

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I'm smiling although not happy at the news England

I'm smiling although not happy at the news England won't unlock all restrictions on June 21 as planned. Due to the new Indian variant circulating, Boris is expected to announce today that we'll continue as we are for up to 4 more weeks.

If you're planning a wedding, the cap on 30 guests may be relaxed, but clubs will stay closed and the rule of only 6 people indoors and 30 outdoors will stay in place for private gatherings. We're still going to the pub and restaurants are still open. Hell ya.

We can be forgiven for forgetting what's what! It's been a looooong challenging year of ups and downs. In spite of a having a marvelous vaccination record, England is still fumbling when it comes to it's borders. We've been advised to stay at home for the summer but everything is booked up through September! Lucky you if you've managed to get a stay-in-the-UK-cation booked.

I'll keep you posted. In the meantime I hope you're having a lovely start to your week x

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Doesn't a road trip to France sound lovely? If you

Doesn't a road trip to France sound lovely? If you're thinking of future sun drenched holidays what about this lovely village in Roussillon in Provence? Can you believe that sky!

I suggest a lovely road trip instead of the usual faff of flying. (btw faff is English for fuss)

OK you may have to fly to France or England first if you're coming from the US, but driving is the way to go. You can be as socially distant as you want, stay as long as you want or head on down the highway to the next stop. By the way, they drive on the same side of the road in France as the US. Even better. What are you waiting for?

As of June 9, France is open for business to US and UK visitors!
This is how you do a road trip from England to France - link in bio 🗺️

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March 2020 I was on a long awaited road trip throu

March 2020 I was on a long awaited road trip through France when you know what happened. I always meant to follow up with a blog post about it, but it got shelved because let's face it - who was traveling?

Now I've dusted off my memories, dug into the photo archives and spilled on how you too can take a road trip to France!

Yes you could just fly into France but I've recreated my trip from England. At the time I didn't have a car (still don't) and it took a fair bit of research to figure out how to make it happen. I poured over maps and crunched numbers "how many hours to drive each day" x "how to hit the best of western France with some beaches thrown in" to = kickass road trip.

Of course the pandemic had other plans and 10 days in, we had to bail back across the Channel. But I'll be back. And so will you!

Find out how to do your road trip to France! - link in bio 🗺️

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A glimpse of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton on a g

A glimpse of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton on a glorious May morning. It's busier than it looks - I managed to get a shot without people or scaffolding!

Brighton Pavilion was the royal residence of George the Prince of Wales who later became King George IV in 1820. The interiors are exotic to say the least, it was meant to be a seaside retreat for the Prince and he was a known party animal.

After he died and Queen Victoria took the throne, she decided she preferred Osborne House on the Isle of Wight as her retreat so the palace was sold to the city of Brighton.

I've been to both and neither one is what I'd call a "beach house"!

Hope your week is off to a good start. ☀️

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Looking up Lewes High Street to the town clock on

Looking up Lewes High Street to the town clock on St Michaels Church Hall on a gorgeous May morning!

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