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Suzanne Radford
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Stop and Smell the Wildflowers…
The poet, William Wordsworth wrote about daffodils, “besides the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze…” and here...


Suzanne Radford
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Forest Bathing Algarve
It’s a beautiful day in the forest around Monchique. My senses are awakened by a cool breeze lightly brushing my face and the sound of...


Suzanne Radford
Dec 18, 20193 min read
Walking Talking and Writing – The Last Chapter of 2019
How would I describe the past few months? Inspiring, diverse, enjoyable and challenging at times. Overall, enlightening. Here are a few...


Suzanne Radford
Aug 18, 20191 min read
Voices From The Fire – Stories From Monchique
In August 2018 wildfires tore through a large area of the Serra de Monchique region in Southern Portugal where I live. I spent the next...


Suzanne Radford
Aug 5, 20192 min read
Living In Natures Way
I live on a mountain surrounded by trees and plants and it reinforces my love of nature and the great outdoors. It has always been there,...


Suzanne Radford
Apr 12, 20193 min read
Spring Break, Retreat to Nature
Research shows time spent in nature can reduce stress and improve the body’s immune system and mood. According to a report from the...


Suzanne Radford
Feb 11, 20192 min read
In Search of White Honey in Ethiopia
I came across this photo that took me back to my trip to Ethiopia when I went in search of white honey. It was a journey that took me...


Suzanne Radford
Jan 14, 20192 min read
Keeping it in the Family – Food Stories From Ireland
Rain and green pastures make for nutritious grass that provides food for cows and brings us the quality ingredients Ireland is known for....


Suzanne Radford
Dec 14, 20182 min read
Beekeeper Story, After the Fires
Honey is a big part of the culture in the Serra De Monchique region with around 1,500 beekeepers. Many are hobbyists and keep bees and...


Suzanne Radford
Nov 12, 20183 min read
A Griffon Vulture – Finding Peace In Nature
It was one of those weeks, you know the ones when nothing seems to be going right? Work wise, I had a couple of frustrating situations...


Suzanne Radford
Oct 26, 20185 min read
How to Survive Travelling by Air – Wear Lots of Hats!
Do you find air travel fun or has it become a chore? We might be excited about the destination but with all the best-laid plans – delays,...


Suzanne Radford
Jun 28, 20181 min read
French Butter
Exploring French butter, meeting the producers and learning about the terroir and what makes great tasting butter. First stop is Brittany...


Suzanne Radford
Mar 20, 20184 min read
Eat Around Cape Town
It was a real pleasure to guest write for honeyexplorer on the food scene in Cape Town. Have a read of where to go for breakfast, lunch...
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