Nestled on the windswept cliffs overlooking the picturesque town of Whitby, Whitby Abbey is one of my favourite historical ruins to date. Not only is it home to rich history, architectural grandeur and beautiful views it is also linked to the classic gothic novel “Dracula” and various other supernatural occurrences. So when I visited in the autumn of 2023, I thought I’d snap some quick pictures of the ruin and highlight some of my favourite things to see and do there.
Read MoreAs one of the millions of people living and working in the UKs most populous city, I need to find ways to spend my long weekends without contending with the hustle and bustle that is London. So, over the last few years whenever we have a bank holiday - especially if it’s one of those many ones in Spring, my husband and I, and occasionally our friends, make our little pilgrimage down to the south coast. And more times than not, we find ourselves in the New Forest or Hayling Island.
Read MoreSpring is that weird time of year in the UK where the weather doesn’t really know what it’s doing. Sometimes you wake up in the morning to gleaming sunshine and other days there is a torrential down pour. If there is one thing I have learnt from my almost 30 years of living in the UK it’s that you can never trust what the weatherman says. However in true Brit fashion, I never let a spot of bad weather get in my way of having a great day. So here 10 things to do in the UK in spring whether it’s a rainy, cloudy, sunny or stormy day.
Read MoreThere’s no better way to start the new year than dreaming up what adventures it could bring. Now whilst I have a endless travel wishlist - I know it’s not practical to visit them all in 2023. So instead of just putting together a list of countries, I’m putting together a list of experiences I want to have this year. Some can be abroad, some a bit closer to home in the UK and some I can even do in London, where I am living at the moment.
Read MoreChances are you’ve seen van life influencers across social media lately. Some call their way of living “the new rich” and will show videos of themselves pulled up, enjoying themselves in beautiful locations that most people don’t get to spend all too much time in outside of vacations. Woodland, beaches, mountain bases - the list goes on and on. But what is van life and is this a type of lifestyle that could actually suit you?
Read MoreThe Bottalack mines in Cornwall was one of the most surprising places I had been when I went to Cornwall in autumn late last year. Originally I wanted to go to the mines because they had been featured quite a bit in Poldark, one of my favourite period dramas. So I was only really expecting two mine ruins in the middle of a field. However, like I said I was pleasantly surprised with what we discovered there.
Read MoreAfter almost two years of lockdowns and uncertainties, many of us long to travel overseas and immerse ourselves in different cultures. A holiday is an excellent way to decompress and re-energize, allowing you to return to your routine in a more positive frame of mind. Whether you are planning a girls' trip, a lads' getaway, or a group of university mates travelling on their first holiday together, I have the things that you need to think about covered.
Read MoreRoad trips are a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, but a lot of people can find it a little intimidating for the first time. So in this post, we’re going to introduce a couple of tips that can help ease your worries and make the overall experience a whole lot more comfortable.
Read MoreIt’s been quite a while since I’ve published a travel diaries post. But with a combination of the pandemic, work and other responsibilities I haven’t been able to travel as much as I’ve liked for the last two years or so. Also, the few trips I have taken, I chose not to share them online just because I like to keep a few things for myself and document them in a more personal way. So, in the light of this I’d thought I’d share a few snippets with you all of my recent trip to Cornwall with my husband.
Read MoreThis weekend we decided to get in the autumnal spirit and go to a pumpkin farm to do a little picking. I have never been to a pumpkin farm before, so I didn’t know what to really expect. I suppose I actually just expected a field with a load of pumpkins in, however Tulley’s pumpkin farm was alot more than that.
Read MoreAlthough many people all over the world are travelling again - I am not. I really enjoy travelling and there isn’t much that I desire more than to pack my bags, hop on a plane and sit on a beach somewhere sipping on a cocktail. However, for me, it’s just not meant to be at the moment due to the global pandemic. It’s not that I don’t want to go - I do. I just want to feel 100% comfortable when I do eventually go and enjoy myself to the fullest.
Read MoreAfrica is a vast and special continent with so much worth seeing and doing. There are lots of great countries in this large region that boast loads of unique travel opportunities. In recent years, Africa has seen something of a tourism boom. More people are going there every year, and once you visit, you will see why!
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