England Articles, Travel Tips & Advice

A Warning to the Curious: a journey to Aldeburgh in search of Seaburgh may not provide everything you’re looking for


If, like me, you’re a fan of the good old English ghost story, then you’ve probably read at least one by M R James. My favourite, I must confess, is ‘A Warning to the Curious’, but this is due largely to the iconic BBC adaptation of the short story which was made in 1972. Directed [...]

Walney, Piel and Roa - the hidden island gems of Morecambe Bay


The beach on Walney Island, looking out to the west
I’d been wanting to visit Piel Island for at least two years, ever since I’d glimpsed the stark, imposing ruin of its castle from the shores of nearby Walney. I remember going on about a two hour wild goose chase at the time, frantically trying to [...]