Author: Roving Jay
A Stroll Down Half Moon Bay Main Street
I took a Stroll Down Half Moon Bay Main Street when I was dog sitting in Northern California. It’s a quaint old town, and it’s easy to see it’s mass appeal
Point Montara Lighthouse & Cove Beach
Point Montara Lighthouse is nestled between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. The Coast Guard Quarters are now a hostel for cheap California Accommodation.
Dog Sitting in Northern California
I went housesitting in Northern California near Half Moon Bay looking after 2 adorable dogs. We had plenty of walks along Montara State beach in the sun and during the fog, which seems pretty prevalent this time of year.
Visiting the Queen’s Sandringham House, Gardens & Museum
A sunny spring day was the ideal time to visit the Queen’s Estate in Sandringham to tour the house, museum and gardens. It was a North Norfolk day out during my house sitting adventure in the county.
The Yellow and Green Landscape of Norfolk
The Green Landscape of Norfolk sprouts blankets of yellows each spring with rapeseed flowers, and there are many other yellow flowers in the hedgerows and along the lanes during my dog sitting adventures.
Steaming Around the Bure Valley while Dog Walking
The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk’s longest fifteen inch gauge line, which runs between the ancient market town of Aylsham and Wroxham. I became an avid train spotting during my daily walks with the dogs during my house sit in Norfolk.
Swanning Around during my Norfolk House Sit
This pair of swans live on the stretch of the Bure River near the Buxton Mill, and I saw them on a daily basis during my Norfolk House Sit.
Changing Lanes for a Norfolk House Sitting Assignment
For two months I changed Lanes from California to British countryside for a Norfolk House Sitting Assignment. The local area is steeped in history, and the Old Mill is an iconic local landmark that is a constant reminder of this area’s past.
LA Screening for the Wireless Generation
Wireless Generation trailer from creators Drew and Christine from Almost Fearless. This travel blogging duo created a KickStarter project to showcase other bloggers and professionals who are global nomads and chasing their dreams in distant lands.
Don’t let Clutter hold you back
If you have too much clutter in your life, there’s no room to chase your dreams. So get rid of it and start a new life with the help of the Declutter Clinic
In the Member’s Hotseat at We Love Memoirs
I’m in the Members hot seat at We Love Memoirs. One of the friendliest groups on Facebook
Falling in Honey by Jennifer Barclay Book Review
Here’s my Review of Jennifer Barclay’s Falling in Honey, about her move from England to the Greek Island of Tilos.
Josh Reviews Hollywood: 5 Worst Movies of 2014
To follow on from Josh’s review of the Special Mentions and Obscure Gems for 2014, and the 10 Best Movies of 2014 we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel and the Movie Squabbler is reviewing the 5 Worst Movies of 2014.
Josh Reviews Hollywood: 10 Best Movies of 2014
Josh Reviews Hollywood’s 2014 Best Movies of the Year. As we run up to the Oscars take a look at some of the films that caught his attention. Read his Top 10 Best Movies of 2014.
Josh Reviews Hollywood: Special Mention & Obscure Gems
Once again guest blogger Josh Reviews Hollywood: with his list of Special Mention & Obscure Gems. Did you watch these movies that made an impact in 2014?
Cut the Crap: Free Yourself from Clutter
Zen Life in London After spending 12 weeks on assignment in a serviced apartment in London, I got used to…
Mince Pies and Cat Eyes for our Christmas House Sit
Christmas and New Year house sitting in Hermosa Beach .. looking after a pair of cats and making mince pies for Christmas Morning. Christmas hasn’t officially started until I’ve taken my first nibble of of mince pie.
How NOT to apply to a House Sitting advert
First Impressions count when you’re applying for a housesitting assignment online. People make snap judgements and this can stop you getting the assignment.
Exploring São Paulo’s Municipal Market
As soon as anyone I interacted with knew I was visiting the market, they encouraged me to visit the Hocca Bar, a São Paulo tradition, which is original creator of the city’s famous codfish pastry (pastel de bacalhau) an iconic dish that’s part of São Paulo’s cultural heritage.
Search Tips for your next Airline Ticket
Here’s some Search Tips for your next Airline Ticket. These should help you to reduce the costs of your next flight.
Wrong Root from the Market
I picked up the wrong root at the Farmers Market. I went in search of Beets and got more than I bargained for…
Britweek in Los Angeles
I ended up in Santa Monica one weekend, and stumbled across Brit Week. An Annual event when all good things from the UK are displayed and touted.
Learning Pen & Ink Drawing with Alphonso Dunn
Introduction to the volume of videos featuring Drawing with Alphonso Dunn. Learn Pen & Ink Sketching with Alponso Dunn. He has created lots of free instructional videos on You Tube and I’ve included the links here.
Pet Sitting in Redondo & Dog Friendly Trails
We house sat in Redondo for 4th of July. Now I have visitation rights to take my new BFF on some dog friendly trails in Los Angeles.