I grew up on a bike, so cycling itself wasn’t a thing I had to learn when I moved to the Netherlands. What I learned in Amsterdam was how quickly ...

I’ve never met a castle I didn’t love … intact or crumbling, bare or furnished, Norman or neo-Gothic. So you can imagine my delight when, upon entering ...

In the bustling world of anime, where futuristic cities, magical realms, and high school dramas often dominate the screen, there’s a quieter, yet incredibly ...

The cornerstone of Killing our Countryside is a detailed report that examines not only the horrific cruelty of so-called ‘game bird’ shooting, but ...

An albino wallaby has been found in the countryside near Dover, England. The animal was hiding in bushes in the village of Hougham and was spotted by a ...

Quaint centuries-old villages dot the rural landscapes of the United Kingdom

There are many beautiful villages in the Netherlands, but Giethoorn is something truly special. Famous in the tourist circuit, Giethoorn, a small ...

A cosy winter romance: out on 18th September. The ebook is currently just 99p for UK readers. I know it’s rather early to be talking about Christmas, ...

A cosy winter romance. Ebook only 99p! Bella’s Countryside Christmas is out today! Today is publication day for my latest book, Bella’s Countryside ...

UPDATE 2/12/24: The giveaway is now closed and I’m in the process of contacting the winners and sending out the prizes. Thank you to everyone who took ...