Hiking, Bear Watching & Switching Off My Brain in Brașov, Romania with Much Better Adventures

Last month I spent a long weekend in Romania with my cousin on a short, guided, group trip that was exactly what I needed – not because it was “life-changing” or any of that, but because it removed the part of travel I have had zero capacity for lately: endless decision making.

So we booked the ‘Hiking and Bear Watching in Romania’ trip with Much Better Adventures, based out of Brașov – a place I’d never once thought about visiting on my own.

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Five Places to Pick Your Own Pumpkins near Cardiff

Nothing beats spending a day outdoors, picking out the perfect gourd from the pumpkin patch – and it’s a great way to support local farmers and family-run businesses. There are hundreds of pick your own fruit (PYO) farms across the country, but these pumpkin patches are all based within a few miles of Cardiff.

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Rediscovering Milford Haven: Pembrokeshire’s industrial town

When I think of Pembrokeshire’s reputation for brilliant coastal stays, I’ll be totally honest, and say that Milford Haven doesn’t naturally to spring to mind. But after decades of being overlooked, I recently discovered a town that’s reinventing itself as a destination for visitors keen on good food, outdoor pursuits, and easy access to Pembrokeshire’s incredible coastal attractions.

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The floating London hotel putting purpose over profit

From the outside, the Good Hotel looks like a giant, floating shipping container – but as they say, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Here, the modern decor and cosy rooms make for a comfortable nights rest – whilst profits go back into the business to offer training and jobs to long-term unemployed people in the local community.

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