Yeo Valley – A great family day out

When you think of Yeo Valley, you instantly think of their delicious organic yogurt or dairy products, but do you really know how they are made and the extent of what goes into making that scrummy pot of yogurt? This week I was lucky enough to be invited down to the Yeo Valley farm and [...]

Win Tickets To The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Jacques Vert are currently running a fabulous competition to win a pair of tickets to The RHS Chelsea Flower Show on the 26th May. To enter all you have to do is answer this simple question correctly by midnight on the 10th May. So don’t delay!   What is the name of their 40th anniversary [...]

Guest Post: Moving to the UK? Some things you should know

I relocated to the UK from the US for work reasons over two years ago and it has proven to be a very positive move for me.  I hope that my observations will be helpful to you if you are considering making such a major change in your life.   Moving to live and perhaps [...]

Guest Post: Eco Friendly Date Ideas for Couples

There’s a good chance that if you asked someone, “Where can I take a person on a first date that is eco-friendly?” that they might translate that to mean, “Where can I take a person on a first date that’s cheap?” No doubt about it, the “go green” movement definitely makes things easier on the [...]

Family Days Out

Whenever there’s a school holiday, parents are often faced with the problem of keeping their children entertained. While they may appear overjoyed at being away from school, boredom can quickly set in. If that’s the case, you want to find something for them to do, but some activities can seem expensive. However, there are discounts [...]

Guest Post: Africa’s best green hotels and lodges

As a continent undergoing much upheaval and change both culturally and economically it is crucial that as a tourist destination; Southern and Eastern Africa in particular, this region of the world is appropriately and sustainably managed to ensure the longevity and conservation of some of the world’s most diverse and fragile ecosystems. The Serengeti, the [...]

Guest Post: Top Green Trends in College Education

Organizations around the world are looking for ways to become more environmentally conscious, and colleges are no different. Institutions of higher education have made great strides towards environmental sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint. And the schools are not simply looking at their own processes, but also at ways they can encourage students to take [...]

Guest Post: Family Friendly Cornwall

This is a guest blog post from our friends at Latitude 50, who offer family friendly self catering cottages in Daymer Bay, as well as a range of Polzeath, Rock and Port Isaac Cottages.   Cornwall is a great place to take the kids and there is no shortage of fun attractions and activities to [...]

Easter Holiday Kid’s Ideas

At any time of the year, it can be tricky finding something to keep your children entertained. This tends to happen quite a lot during school holidays, especially at Christmas and Easter. With the Easter holidays on the horizon, finding something to keep your kids occupied might seem like hard work, but there is a [...]

Guest Post: Top five romantic country spots

With spring blossoming and summer on its way, now is the time to leave the house and enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to spend time with your partner or new love interest than exploring a place of natural beauty? Here’s a look at some of the best five romantic green locations that the [...]

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