The Cotswolds is one of my favorites regions in the UK… it is very rural, full of churches, medieval houses built with yellow limestone and loads of green open fields. There are several villages to visit but if you have time for only one, you should head to Bourton on Water. This charming village is often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” due to the fact that the River Windrush flows right through the centre of town. … This was my second trip to the Cotswolds and this time I stayed in an area called Upper slaughter… In the magnificent… Read more

As promised I am coming back to my adventures in Rovaniemi… we had so much fun!!! As you know we went to Finland to see Santa… Gourmands as we are, we indulged ourselves with the local cuisine. A great restaurant to visit when in Rovaniemi is NILI… http://www.nili.fi/en/home.html The restaurant is decorated in a traditional Lapland style… loads of wood… Reindeer horns and leather… not to mention, the big bear that is a statement piece on the wall. I was recommended to take the Christmas menu so that could try what the locals do best… I really wanted to try… Read more