Until 2020, The South Downs National Park had been somewhat of a training ground for us. Being within close proximity to our house in London, we’d often find ourselves heading out on hikes there to test out new gear or get ready for particular trips. That, however, says more about how our mindset was before […]

It isn’t completely original, but enough of the right features have been preserved for this 1930s art deco property in Hamilton, New Zealand to catch our eye.

A house in Spain recently caught our eye.Newly updated by Buyesc Arquitectes, the Spanish home’s south-facing wall is now clad with polycarbonate. The

Here's a detailed look at the cost of living in France for our family of five while living in the South of France (Marseille) for one year.

This guide lists out the best animals for 1 acre homesteads, how much room they need to thrive, where to locate their housing & the benefits to consider before deciding to add them to your homestead.

The main attraction in Castro, Chiloe Island, is the row of Palafitos, which are colourful wooden houses on stilts along the river.

"I WISH I had floor vents just so I could do this," said a reader when she saw this clever trick: This is so simple! While we love our air conditioning in the South, floor vents and air return vents can be eye sores...

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Consider incorporating forest house design elements into your dream home.

Heading to Charleston for your bachelorette party? You're in luck!! These are the absolute best bars in Charleston that you can't miss on your bachelorette party!

Start your holiday and travel planning right here with this list of the best day trips in and around Nelson + Includes best places to stay.

Not sure what to do in Miraflores Lima, Peru? Worry not. Come inside and find our personal guide on the 13 best things to do in Miraflores, Peru (Night Attractions Included)!

Although it is called the "vine that ate the south," it is entirely possible to kill kudzu on your property. My husband and I used this method to get rid of kudzu at our summer home.

We all know that France is a beautiful country, but I never knew France had so many gems! Last summer my husband and I did a road trip through the South of France. All the places we had visited during our trip were amazing, but I want to highlight a few hidden gems that really […]

We supply high-quality travertine tiles and pavers in Australia. Our latest range of travertine comes in various colours, shapes, and sizes.

A 3 day road trip itinerary through South Dakota Black Hills, Badlands, and DeSmet - a portion of our epic 3 week family road trip out west!

Updated 1.31.14 to add a few more options from the comments. Happy Wednesday! I’ve been thinking a lot about how we’ll treat the wood in our new house (before tour here and here) .. I’m torn because I always thought if we got a house with wood, it would be the tacky wood wall paneling …

We recently stumbled upon breathtaking poppy fields less than an hour south of Portland Oregon. Check out our sunset photos in the Oregon poppy fields!

June is always a month of adventure for us. It is our birthday month and each year we head away on a fun camper trip somewhere in the UK. North Norfolk’s coastline has been on our to-see list for the longest time. We have read of the flat lands, windmills, and the villages full of flint houses and k

Here are some handy DIY tips on how to hang photo gallery wall pictures and how to find the right layout for various sized frames.

It is my pleasure to welcome Ezio Totorizzo, proud native of Puglia and editor of the travel blog Spezio as the latest guest editor of the...

Top five hidden gems discovered during our epic campervan travel around south island, New Zealand

A year has flown by since I laid our Globus Cork glue down tile floor in our kitchen. I wanted to check back in and let you know how they are performing.

Santiago was not originally on my radar when we first mapped out our time in South America, but when David and numerous friends in Buenos Aires insisted Santiago has all the charm of BA while…

Insadong Seoul is one of the most charming, unique, and historical districts in the Korean capital. Exploring its narrow cobbled streets and passageways is a

Get our recommended top must-see 5 most beautiful places to visit in magical Laconia, Peloponnese in the South of Greece!

Driving the Champagne Route in France and visiting the vineyards is the best way to discover the true beauty and valued qualities of this region.

A round-up of 12 beautifully moody paint colors to bring and inviting calm into any space.

The French influence is found all throughout Phnom Penh, and its one of the reasons we love it. Here are the best things to do in Phnom Penh

Are you taking the Interlander Ferry from Wellington to Picton? Don't miss out on all the fun things to do in Picton New Zealand!

Plan an unforgettable visit to Guatemala with our guide that covers 8 of the best places to visit in Guatemala including cost, location & where to stay.

Things to do in Setinel de las Bodegas, Andalucia Setenil de las Bodegas (Bodegas means ‘wineries’) in Spain got its name from a once-thriving wine trade.

Start your holiday and travel planning right here with this list of the best day trips in and around Nelson + Includes best places to stay.

Let me preface this, we have been changing the color of our grout for the last 9 months but not in a good way. When we first bought our house we knew we had to

With such diverse landscapes, extraordinary cultural heritage, and some of the best (if not the best) cuisine in the country, the South makes the perfect family travel destination. But how do you plan a family getaway on a budget? No need to worry, in this article, we give you our top picks for cheap family vacations in the South!

Unity Place is a social housing project that forms part of Brent Council’s twenty-year South Kilburn Regeneration Masterplan in North West London. It is the third of our projects there, representing an evolution of the mansion block typology first explored with Ely Court. Our team for this 240-dwelling regeneration phase includes ABA, Gort Scott and … Continued

An African Cichlid Tank in my opinion have always been an underrated aquarium. Usually many hobby or pet owners will look to freshwater community or saltwater tanks, but an African Cichlid tank offers the great balance of ease of a freshwater tank along with the vivid colors of a saltwater aquarium.

This mid-century Mollymook Beach house is perfect in its proportions, feel and water views...and it's on the market!