janesmidlifejourney

Today's blog is a day trip to the Japanese city port city of Takamatsu. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/18/tak…

Today's 101 Things to do in Bournemouth is Bournemouth Writing Festival, which features a range of literary talks, events and performances across three days. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2026/04/28/101…

Today's blog is an itinerary for a day trip to the Japanese city of Okayama, stopping en route at Himeji Castle. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/17/oka…

Today's blog is a visit to Careys Secret Garden - a walled Victorian garden in the heart of the Dorset countryside. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2026/04/18/101…

Today's blog is my pick of the top 10 things to do on a visit to the Japanese city of Osaka, from an ancient castle to neon lights... janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/03/14/osa…

Another section of the 630 mile South West Coast Path done. Section 70 runs between the seaside town of Swanage, finishing near the village of Worth Matravers, via Durlston Country Park. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2026/04/14/sou…

My itinerary for a day trip to the Japanese city of Nara, with its Buddha shrine and proliferation of deer. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/14/nar…

Today's blog is a day trip to the quaint seaside of Lyme Regis, famous for its fossils. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2026/04/09/lym…

Last week, I set off on my latest adventure - to walk the 630 miles of the South West Coast Path. This was a goal of my brother's. He covered the first 195 before a terminal cancer diagnosis. Now it's my turn... janesmidlifejourney.uk/2026/03/19/sou…

Today's 101 Things to do in Bournemouth is a hike to Old Harry Rocks janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/09/27/101…

Today's 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies & Toddlers is the Oceanarium, when you can get up close to a range of marine animals, from sharks to penguins and otters. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2024/01/22/101…

Today's blog is my pick of the top 10 things to do on a visit to Kyoto. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/13/kyo…

Today's blog is a 3 day visit to the Japanese city of Kyoto including temples, torii gates, a bamboo forest and a kimono forest. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/12/kyo…

Today's blog is a day trip to Hakone, 60 miles from Tokyo. The town is renowned for its hot springs and views of Mount Fuji. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/11/hak…

Today's 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies & Toddlers is Toddler Time - Library based sessions including singing, storytelling and craft activities. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2024/04/06/101…

Today's blog is an itinerary for a day trip to the Japanese shrine town of Nikko, a popular day trip from Tokyo. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/01/10/nik…

Today's 101 Dorset Day Trips in the Village of Tolpuddle. Claim to fame, the Tolpuddle Martyrs, 6 farmers who formed a union in 1834 and were harshly punished. Outrage at the sentence led to their pardon and the start of the modern trade union movement. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2026/02/28/tol…

Today's 101 Things to do in Bournemouth is Southbourne Beach - a golden sandy beach with pop-up beach restaurant complex. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2023/03/12/101…

Today's 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Toddlers are Stay & Play drop in sessions which take place at various libraries. janesmidlifejourney.uk/2024/08/20/101…