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The Lake District National Park

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Looking for a place to relax away from the urban core? Love Hiking? Love Driving? This is the place - The Lake District National Park. Situated in North West England it is the largest national park in the country, occupying around 885 sq mi (2,290 sq km). It is considered one of England's most scenic regions and is the country's premier destination for hiking and climbing. The park lies entirely within the modern county of Cumbria, shared historically by the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire. Known as much for its mountain peaks (called fells) as its lakes, the park is home to England's tallest mountain, Scafell Pike, and its largest lake, Windermere. What to See and Do? Boating in Windermere Lake Ambleside Hike at White Moss walk and Rydal Caves. Climb on Helm Crag peak Enjoy the Aira Force waterfall, at Ullswater Grasmere Drive across Hardknott Pass and visit Hardknott Roman Fort Castlerigg Stone Circle Lowther Castle and Gardens Where to Stay? YHA Ambles

The Isle of Capri

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Capri, an Italian island, in the Bay of Naples, is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. How to Get There? Take a ferry from Naples from Ferry Terminal at R7R6+R2 Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Take a ferry from Sorrento from Ferry Terminal at J9HG+X5 Sorrento, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy How to Get Around in Capri? If you like to walk, Get around on foot and observe the nature, people and beauty of the place. One an take bus from two major bus stations - Mariana Grande and Anacapri. Each trip would cost 2 Euros. Funicular - connects the harbour up the hill where main town is situated. Open Taxis - Expensive compared to other means of transport, but the ride is quite enjoyable.  Let's explore the magnificence of this island with the pictures below: Grotta Azurra My Airbnb