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Retirement Travel Blog UK
Travel in retirement — real trips, hotels, flights, costs and practical advice from retiredcormac


The Pros and Cons of Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route in Summer
Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route during the summer season is a dream for many adventurers and nature enthusiasts

RetiredCormac
1 hour ago2 min read


The Pros and Cons of Travelling The Norwegian Coastal Route In Winter
Travelling along the Norwegian Coastal Route during the winter season presents a truly unforgettable experience

RetiredCormac
1 hour ago3 min read


Improving On Our Photography Skills at the Apple Store
We need to improve the quality of our photography whilst on holiday. Visiting the Apple Store in Milton Keynes for a photography workshop on how to take better photos with an iPhone was a much needed experience. We are in our mid-50s, and we were heading back to school, albeit for 60mins. Robust feedback from our children suggested that our photography skills weren't great - they in fact were shocking. This was based on the many thousands of poor photographs which appear not

RetiredCormac
6 hours ago3 min read


Cycling in the Netherlands: Our October Cycling Break
Looking for an easy cycling break from the UK? Here's how we organised a few days of cycling in the Netherlands, travelling by ferry with our bikes on the back of the car, staying in a hotel and exploring the Dutch countryside at our own pace. Here goes - its a long read.... The Netherlands has a great reputation for being one of the best countries in the world for cycling, and once again we had the pleasure of riding there. Last year we did a self-supported cycling adventure

RetiredCormac
5 days ago15 min read


Oxford: A Day Trip That Delivered
Oxford has always held an interest for me. Cambridge too, as it happens. Perhaps it's the historic university buildings, the picturesque riverside walks, the quirky shops and the traditional pubs. We'd already visited Cambridge earlier in October, so it seemed only fair to give Oxford a go. The day itself was good. An easy drive, decent weather (if a little cold, no surprise as it is nearly November) and a few things we wanted to tick off the list. Why Oxford? There were thre

RetiredCormac
Oct 276 min read
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