Life in Lilac

If you’ve been browsing Instagram recently you will have been hard pushed not to have seen some photos of majestic lavender fields. I am lucky in that I live very close to one of Kent’s most photographed lavender growers; Castle Farm in Shoreham, who really take advantage of the season with all sorts of activities from tours of their fields and facilities to massages, pilates and picnics amongst their fragrant crop. Despite having lived nearby for many, many years, I had…

You don’t have to stay in a hotel when travelling. Choosing a different form of accommodation could add some extra novelty to your trip. Here are 7 alternative forms of accommodation that could be worth trying if you want a change from hotels. Go camping Going camping isn’t for everyone – unless you’re glamping, it generally isn’t very luxurious. It is however very cheap, plus you can pitch up a tent practically anywhere (within reason). For many people, camping also…