The Cumbrian Coast is an often overlooked area of the county, but there is a real charm and nostalgia to the area. It's only about 50 minutes from where I live, and we decided to have a weekend break to the coast, and stay at Solway Holida[...]
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a photographer + content creator based in The Lake District
I was born and raised in Cumbria, with the Pennines as my back garden and The Lake District as my playground. Since a young age, I’ve loved documenting my travels through postcards; growing up I used to keep summer diaries on the back of postcards and they’re a treasured memory.
After having life changing and saving surgery at 18, I swore I would make the most of every day
Postcards From is here to inspire all types of adventure. Not just the big, around the world, gap year style adventures, but the day trips, explore your back yard, micro adventures.
The whole ethos here is to make adventure accessible to everyone!
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The Cumbrian Coast is an often overlooked area of the county, but there is a real charm and nostalgia to the area. It's only about 50 minutes from where I live, and we decided to have a weekend break to the coast, and stay at Solway Holida[...]
Manchester is a city I called home for 4 years, and a city that holds a special place in my heart. It's also a notoriously rainy city (which gives it it's charm!), so I've put together just some of the fun and unique things to do in Manche[...]
The Settle-Carlisle Railway is one of the most iconic and scenic railway journeys in the world. It's 72 miles go through the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley, and takes in the most breathtaking views. It's also a railway line I've lived by[...]
Life is too short for bad coffee, so I've put together a guide of some of my favourite places to get coffee in The Lake District! There are so many brilliant places to get a good coffee here, and we also are lucky to have a number of local[...]
On the shore of Grasmere, you will find one of the best hotels in The Lake District, The Daffodil Hotel. This luxury hotel has unspoilt views over Grasmere and is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday in The Lake District. Wh[...]
When you think of Lake District Road Trips, honeypot destinations like Windermere, Kirkstone Pass and Ambleside all come up. However, there is a more unexplored area of Cumbria and The Lake District, where you can have gorgeous views, and[...]
The Isle of Mull is one of the most beautiful places in the world and has an incredible food scene as well. Across the island, there are fantastic restaurants, cafes and pop-ups serving local and fresh produce. This is a guide to the foodi[...]
May is one of my favourite times of year - the days are long and the air feels warmer (hopefully anyway!). Here are 5 microadventures to have in May to help you make the most of these gorgeous spring days. Things to do in May... Vis[...]