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<img decoding="async" width="533" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Woolacombe-scooter-rally-2025-63-533x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Woolacombe-scooter-rally-2025-63-533x400.jpg 533w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Woolacombe-scooter-rally-2025-63-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Woolacombe-scooter-rally-2025-63.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px" />

Woolacombe Scooter Rally 2025

Disclaimer : I drove my car to this rally. I know for some people there will never be a reason to not go on a scooter but I have arthritic...

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23
Sep

A turquoise wooden upside down house on the prom at Brighton. The house is literally on its roof and inside all the furniture is stuck to the 'ceiling' which makes it a really quirky thing to do as you can take photos and turn them upside down.

<img decoding="async" width="645" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Brighton-upside-down-house-645x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A turquoise wooden upside down house on the prom at Brighton. The house is literally on its roof and inside all the furniture is stuck to the 'ceiling' which makes it a really quirky thing to do as you can take photos and turn them upside down." srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Brighton-upside-down-house-645x400.jpg 645w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Brighton-upside-down-house-300x186.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Brighton-upside-down-house-600x372.jpg 600w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Brighton-upside-down-house.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" />

Fun and quirky things to do in Brighton

As a frequent visitor to Brighton I’m always looking for fun and quirky things to do there. It’s such a cool city and there’s plenty of things to do which...

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01
Sep

<img decoding="async" width="533" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Isle-of-wight-scooter-rally-2025-89-533x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Isle-of-wight-scooter-rally-2025-89-533x400.jpg 533w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Isle-of-wight-scooter-rally-2025-89-300x225.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Isle-of-wight-scooter-rally-2025-89.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px" />

Isle of Wight Scooter Rally 2025

Once again we headed to the island on the Thursday and Lee very kindly cleaned my scooter while I watered the plants. We took our usual route to Pompey avoiding...

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26
Aug

Overhead shot of a smoothie bowl on a wooden background, with fresh fruit, coconut and berries arranged beautifully on the top.

<img decoding="async" width="667" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/acai-bowl-667x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Overhead shot of a smoothie bowl on a wooden background, with fresh fruit, coconut and berries arranged beautifully on the top." srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/acai-bowl-667x400.jpg 667w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/acai-bowl-300x180.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/acai-bowl.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" />

What are acai bowls and where can I try one?

Açaí bowls are my latest obsession although they can be tricky to track down in the UK so I thought I’d share everything you need to know about açaí bowls and where...

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24
Aug

A group of people on segway machines

<img decoding="async" width="667" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/segway-riders-on-tour-667x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A group of people on segway machines" srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/segway-riders-on-tour-667x400.jpg 667w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/segway-riders-on-tour-300x180.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/segway-riders-on-tour.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" />

Where to find the best Segway tours

If you’ve never ridden a Segway before then you don’t know what you’re missing as it’s just the best fun and a great family activity to do in the UK...

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20
Aug

Close-up of a hand using a tyre pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure in a car tyre

<img decoding="async" width="667" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images-667x400.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Close-up of a hand using a tyre pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure in a car tyre" srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images-667x400.png 667w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images-300x180.png 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" />

Long‑Distance Car Tyres Prep: What to Check Before a Cross‑Country Drive

Thinking of taking a long trip across the UK? Whether you’re setting off on a coastal holiday, visiting your family, or going on a spontaneous road trip, your car tyres...

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04
Aug

Two mobility scooters seen close up from behind, travelling along pathway

<img decoding="async" width="667" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images-667x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Two mobility scooters seen close up from behind, travelling along pathway" srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images-667x400.jpg 667w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images-300x180.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Images.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" />

Tips For Rally Travel When Mobility Matters

Scooter rallies are full of energy, connection, and stories that last well beyond the weekend. They offer a chance to get away, catch up with old friends, and enjoy some...

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01
Aug

Street Style Lambretta parked on the campsite at the Big 7 national scooter rally in Ardingly

<img decoding="async" width="667" height="400" src="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Featured-Images-3-667x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Street Style Lambretta parked on the campsite at the Big 7 national scooter rally in Ardingly" srcset="https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Featured-Images-3-667x400.jpg 667w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Featured-Images-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https://diaryofadetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Featured-Images-3.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" />

2026 Scooter Rally Dates

The National Scooter Rally dates have been announced in order that we can all plan our year and other events can be organised to avoid them. The dates are as...

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30
Jul