Richard

I’m a Photographer by day, and a Road Trip lover at all other times. This Blog has been around since 2013, and is a homage to our family and our travels. Dedicated to Road Trips we are on a mission to explore as many of the worlds great drives as we can. On a few pages there may be links to products or services I have used. I may make a small amount if you click on the links and purchase. This is at no additional cost to you, and it helps me maintain and continue to run this blog. Hope you enjoy your time here!!

USA 2019 – 6th April – Day 15

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Blue skies, golden sand, and the diverse characters of Venice Boardwalk are very much on the agenda today. To be seen from the saddle of hire bikes as we cycle the Santa Monica Cycle Path to Venice Boardwalk and, as it would turn out, beyond. Day 15 Today we started in – Santa MonicaWe finished in … Read more USA 2019 – 6th April – Day 15

A Trip to Corbiere Lighthouse – With Photos

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corbiere lighthouse

During our 2019 trip to Jersey, we earmarked a few sights to visit, one of them was La Corbiere Lighthouse.  As lighthouses go Corbiere Lighthouse is a relatively small one, certainly compared to our last lighthouse we visited. Standing 10 metres high, it has a greater presence siting atop the rocks in the south west … Read more A Trip to Corbiere Lighthouse – With Photos

Calshot Castle, in Hampshire- A Quick Tour

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Calshot Castle was built in the day when things didn’t take twice as long as promised. Nor, I’m sure, was it excessively over budget! We can thank Henry VIII for building this small, yet perfectly formed artillery castle back in 1939 / 1940. Calshot Castle was built to protect part of the south coast and … Read more Calshot Castle, in Hampshire- A Quick Tour

Brecon Mountain Railway – A Steam Train in the mountains

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The Brecon Mountain railway is a shortish train journey that runs from Pant Station near Merthyr Tydfil, up to Torpantau. The whole journey takes about one hour and 45 minutes. This includes about a 30 minute stop at Pontsticill station, where you will find a cafe, a play park and views over the Pontsticill Reservoir. Unfortunately, due … Read more Brecon Mountain Railway – A Steam Train in the mountains

Beaulieu Christmas Lights – Read this if you are thinking of going in 2019

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We visited the Beaulieu Christmas Lights in 2018. There are other things we have done in and around Beaulieu, and the New Forest. It does appear they are not holding the Christmas Light Display in 2019, however, they are holding other events. I have done the research so you don’t have to!! Check out this page … Read more Beaulieu Christmas Lights – Read this if you are thinking of going in 2019

Lepe Beach – What you need to know

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Lepe Beach forms part of Lepe Country Park. Predominately a stone / shingle beach, Lepe Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike.  This is not just a place to visit for a day at the seaside. Lepe Beach has an intriguing history. Involved in the D-Day Landings, and the cold war. It also was … Read more Lepe Beach – What you need to know