What a summer we have had. A long extended period of dry, more recently followed by storms. I enjoyed the sunshine, but being a great planter of trees I did worry about the drought.Then, when the rain came, there was a real deluge, causing local flooding problems. The effects of climate change are starting to […]
Why we need to learn how to avoid using AI
I was writing an article the other day, when a friend suggested I used AI to speed up the process. My initial response was “why would I? I’m a writer.” However I could see the attraction; it would undoubtedly have got the job done quickly, leaving time for other things. However there is a big […]
Your Railholiday Guide to the Region’s Best Festive Events
I know… Christmas may seem a long way off, but it’s certainly worth taking some time to see what seasonal delights Devon and Cornwall have to offer at this festive time of year. From Christmas Markets, full of local crafts, gifts and produce, to magical train rides, music and lights galore! There really is something for everyone. Then, […]
How to explore the Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe by train and ferry
There’s lots of interesting ways to explore and enjoy our beautiful local area making the most of public transport. During the summer months Plymouth Boat Trips run a ferry service from Saltash, on the Cornish side of Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge, to the historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth, so we asked our resident Railholiday explorer Julie […]
How to keep resources in the circular economy, Railholiday style
We live on a planet with finite resources, but we often behave as though our resources are infinite. A circular economy is an important cog in the tools we need to keep our planet healthy for generations to come. But what does circular economy actually mean? The term circular economy relates to resources. Once a […]
How to explore Rame Head, Cawsand, Kingsand and Penlee Point
The area around Rame is stunning and perfect to explore by foot. The coastal footpath joins Mount Edgecumbe at Cremyll to Kingsand, then continues onwards to Rame and Whitsand Bay. This is complimented by a double decker bus (the number 70) that follows the coast road, before heading onwards to Torpoint, making it easy to […]
How to build an empire – our first carriage, The Old Luggage Van
We became owners of a holiday business by complete chance, but if we have anyone to thank or blame it is probably our friend Mike from Bristol, who used to (and still does) regularly stay with us from time to time. The original plan was that the station would have one bedroom, and that a […]
How to fall in love with the future.
I have been lucky enough to encounter the positive eco-guru Rob Hopkins twice in the last few months. His new book, titled How to Fall in Love with the Future is out on June 17th, and I’m eagerly looking forward to reading it. So this article is dedicated to the work of Rob, and those […]
How to be a community player
We are so lucky in our area of Cornwall to have such vibrant communities. For me, being a part of the community is one of the greatest joys of living in a village. Being part of a community can lead to wonderful experiences, from playing at being a shop-keeper in the community shop, or pasty […]
How to identify wild flowers in early summer
It’s that time of year when the hedges are abundant with beautiful flowers. We recommend the best way of really enjoying the bounty is to take a walk along the many tiny country lanes and footpaths. You may be familiar with many of these flowers, but hopefully this short guide will help you name ones […]