The Lake District and Cornwall, England The two most beautiful regions in the country, in my opinion (although there are many!) The Lake District photos were taken in late summer to early autumn in Kirkstone Pass (photos 1-2), Windermere (3) and Place Fell near Ullswater (4-6) respectively. The Lake District is in the northwest of England and is a national park. It’s pretty cool ther…

Cornwall, England Dramatic coastal scenery, soft white beaches, great food (especially the dairy, fish, desserts and baked goods), rich history, relaxed atmosphere and many good opportunities to reconnect with nature. Enjoyed it so much! Photos 1 and 2: some ruins of tin mines along the west coast of Cornwall. Photos 3-8: Exploring the town of St Ives. Photo 9:…

Minack Theatre in Cornwall, UK – An outdoor theatre built into the side of a cliff Gradually evolving over the last 90 years, the Minack Theatre started as a place for Rowena Cade – who loved putting on plays and making costumes – to stage her local production of The Tempest on the rocks near her house. So much of it was built with her own two hands, as she famously trekked down to the beach below every evening to collect big …

St Ives and Carbis Bay, Cornwall, U.K. Cornwall is a region of England characterised by its remoteness, small communities, dramatic and beautiful coastline, rich Celtic heritage, myths and legends, and generally warmer weather than the rest of the U.K. Local food icons of Cornwall include the famed scones with jam and clotted cream (jam first) and the Cornish pasty. I found St Ives…