Jane’s Midlife Journey



What I’ve been up to…

Bristol in 1 Day

Bristol, my childhood home, is rich in history and culture and makes for an excellent day trip. Spend a leisurely day exploring the harbourside or stroll up Park Street towards the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. At a less leisurely pace, you can squeeze in both. How to get to Bristol…

Winchester in 1 Day

The ancient city of Winchester, historic capital of England, is a fascinating place to visit. Winchester can trace its history back to Roman times. But it was during the reign of King Alfred the Great that the city had its heyday. Alfred made Winchester the capital of the Kingdom of…

101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Monkey World

Monkey World is an Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham, near Bournemouth. The centre houses over 250 rescued and endangered primates, including chimpanzees, orang utans, gibbons and monkeys. This multitude of primates live in enclosures spread across a 65 acre site, which is interspersed with playgrounds and cafes. A visit to…

Dorchester in 1 Day

Dorset’s county town of Dorchester is steeped in history. The historic market town can trace its history back to Roman times, when it was called Durnovaria. But the town is probably best known for its connections with the writer, Thomas Hardy. There is plenty to see on a visit to…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Jane. 7 years ago I stopped work so I could travel more. I spend my winters on my adventures around the world. So far, I have notched up more than 80 countries, researching and planning the itineraries for our adventures.

I spend my summers in my home town of Bournemouth on the south coast of England. Bournemouth is renowned for its beaches, but there is so much else to do here besides. Last year, I endeavoured to sample 101 local activities, and you can read all about them here.

This year, as a proud grandma, I am exploring 101 baby and toddler friendly activities.

I hope you enjoy reading about my journey. Maybe it’ll help you plan one of your own…

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