Our Magical Adventure to Stonehenge – A UNESCO Wonder

Hello wonderful, sweet, amazing, and lovely people!

Thank you so much for checking out MaryamsJoyfulLife blog today. I hope you’re not letting anyone or anything steal your joy—remember, your peace is precious!

Today’s post is all about our unforgettable adventure to the legendary Stonehenge, one of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.

We started our journey from Milton Keynes, and the drive took about 2 hours and 20 minutes. We decided to take the scenic route and boy, was it worth it! The English countryside is breathtaking—rolling hills, open fields, and winding roads lined with trees. It reminded us a bit of the back roads in America, especially when we passed a few roadkills (yes, even the UK has wildlife mishaps along the road!).

As we got closer—about two miles away—we caught our first glimpse of Stonehenge in the distance. Even from afar, it was awe-inspiring. When we arrived at the visitor center, the staff kindly told us we had two options: take the shuttle or enjoy a scenic walk to the stones. Naturally, we chose the walk—it felt more adventurous and personal.

On our way, we passed through a peaceful sheep pasture where a herd of sheep were happily grazing. At one point, we veered slightly off course, but with a quick check of the path, we found our way back (it was all part of the fun!).

As we approached the monument, we were surrounded by tourists from all over the world, each one just as amazed as we were. The energy was electric. We soaked in the wonder, snapped pictures, and even filmed a vlog for our YouTube channel. Be sure to check it out at YouTube.com/MaryamsJoyfulLife!

After spending some quality time there, we took the shuttle back to the car park, browsed the gift shop, and couldn’t resist grabbing some sweets to bring home.

This experience was definitely a 10 out of 10 for us. It was magical, refreshing, and deeply memorable.

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Until next time, stay joyful and keep adventuring!

With love,

Maryam 💛

A Day at Swan Lake… and an Unexpected 6-Mile Adventure!

 

Hello guys, welcome back to Maryamsjoyfullife blog!

Today is such a beautiful day, and I just want to say a big THANK YOU for stopping by and checking us out. I always love sharing little snippets of our life and adventures, and this one… well, let’s just say it was one for the books!

Last week, my family and I decided to take a trip to Swan Lake in South Carolina—and wow, what a gem! We strolled through the park and were greeted by a bunch of graceful swans, both black and white. It was magical seeing them glide across the water. We even discovered a part of the park we’d never explored before, and it absolutely didn’t disappoint. Colorful flowers were in full bloom, the greenery was lush, and we enjoyed walking along a long, peaceful boardwalk. Nature was definitely showing off!

While taking it all in, we came across a map that pointed us toward Dillon Park, and guess what? My sweetman suggested we go check it out. According to the map, it was about 3 miles away—and in the spirit of adventure, we said, “Why not?”

Well… our why not turned into a full-on journey.

As we began walking, the skies decided to play a little trick on us. It started to rain, then stopped, and then just when we thought we had the direction right—boom! We got lost. Thankfully, we found our way again, but by the time we made it to Dillon Park, we were drenched, tired, and… a bit let down.

The park turned out to be more of a sports complex—with football and baseball fields and a frisbee course. Nothing bad about it, just not what we were hoping to explore after walking 3 miles. So yes, we pretty much turned right back around!

The walk back felt extra long, and honestly, I almost called a cab to pick us up. But I’m stubborn (in the best way, right?) and I powered through. At 1.6 miles out, we made a pit stop at a gas station and grabbed a cold drink. That refreshing moment gave us just the boost we needed.

Finally, when we saw our car again at Swan Lake… I can’t even describe how relieved I was. My legs were tired, but my heart? Proud. Because we did it—we walked a full 6 miles that day!

My takeaways?

• Swan Lake is absolutely beautiful and such a peaceful, scenic place to visit with your family. I highly recommend it!
• Dillon Park? Maybe skip the walk and drive there if you’re curious, especially with kids. Unless you’re training for a marathon, it’s not really worth the trek on foot.
• And most importantly—don’t let anyone (or anything, even a rainy day or sore feet) steal your joy!

Thanks again for reading and being part of my joyful little corner of the internet. Until next time…

With love,

Maryam 💛