The magnitude of those ferocious waves that we witnessed after a lengthy drive to Hornsea, the nearest coastal town from Leeds, was epic; the crescendo Mother Nature knew I needed. A moment of peace as the chunky fat raindrops splattered …
If you’re going to pose anywhere, pose by the sea – the sea of bluebells. The bluebells are properly out now in woodland around the UK and it is truly magical if you find yourself suddenly surrounded by those carpets …
Annually, the UK is treated to the mesmerising spectacle of patches of woodland bursting into blue. Usually a signifier of ancient woodland, these delicate flowers with intricate petals drooping in the shape of dainty bells, erupt as if out of …
Hi, everyone! After 8 fruitful years under the guise of Sound Mind Travel, I feel that this blog has somewhat evolved and will now be more suited to a new and fresh name. That is going to be ‘Mint Bluebells.’ …
Hi, Everyone! Life has been busy lately and has eaten in to my writing time a little. That’s life! It is a circus at times and the hullabaloo of it all dazzles its way on to the main stage, taking …
Pulling up in the car park that is situated right opposite ‘Another Place’ on that cold, drizzly first day of December was surreal. It was like a scene from 1970’s Doctor Who, and I was almost convinced that these weathered …
During my trip to Croatia, I stayed in a place generally lesser known by tourists; a little village called Kožino. I knew Croatia was going to be something special; I had heard very good things about an unspoiled and picturesque …
Sitting with a steaming hot cup of any kind of elixir* whilst taking stock of what has been and what is to come, as you finally feel ready and raring for new beginnings, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The …
Ilkley Moor – the perfect place for getting away from it all; fresh air, wild heather, natural streams, grazing sheep. Where do I sign up? Well, I recently visited. Having visited Ilkley with the intention to explore the moor twice …
Hello and welcome! It is Friday 9th October and officially my newly revamped Sound Mind Travel website day. I hope you enjoy perusing the drastically new site; we have made TONS of changes and it looks astronomically better. It is …