Category Archives: Getting around

Ghent

Ghent

We reckon Belgium is the perfect place for a holiday from the UK because it’s so easy to get to Brussels on the Eurostar and you can get free fares on to any city in Belgium. My favourite city in … Continue reading

The honest truth

I keep this journal as a record of the ways we are trying to live more sustainably in our world: everyday things like cycling to work, eating less meat, making things instead of buying them, and growing our own food. … Continue reading

Start sustainability at Clarence house

Nissan Leaf 100% electric car

I got my wires slightly crossed on the weekend and turned up too late to see Prince Charles’ famous vege patch. It was open as part of the Start weekend to encourage sustainability everyday life in the UK. Despite not … Continue reading

Cool bikes in Rome

Cool bikes in Rome

These are a sample of some of the beautiful bikes we saw in Rome. I’m sure it would be more dangerous to cycle there than in London but the area is quite small with lots of small alleys so it … Continue reading

Clear skies

I know it’s a real hassle for everyone stuck abroad, but this volcano erupting and the no flying is really wonderful for everyone else. It is so peaceful having no planes in the sky. And there are no white streaks … Continue reading

Commuting in London

One of the horror stories about London in NZ is about the Tube… aka the tin of sardines.  However, some of us are more lucky than that – here are some photos of my daily commute from our latest flat. … Continue reading

Cycle survey for Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

Tonight people were giving out surveys to cyclists through Hyde Park.  It’s a great survey, all about the cycle routes and asking for feedback on the tricky spots for cyclists.  If you cycle through Kensington Gardens and/or Hyde Park and … Continue reading

Cycling around London

Cycling is totally the best way to get around London! It’s flat, there are some cycle lanes, and apart from the bendy buses it’s kinda safe. Crazy how when you Tube everywhere you get to know the pockets around the … Continue reading

Cycling to Grantchester

Today we cycled from Cambridge to Grantchester – it’s not a long bike ride, but it is very, very beautiful and Grantchester is a very cute little English village.  Cycling in England is so easy because the land is so … Continue reading

When petrol hits $10 a litre

This photo has been sent around by email (not sure where it originated from?) but it is oh so true!! I find it amazing that in all the articles I have read about oil prices and stuff, there has only … Continue reading