The stunning, historic city of Edinburgh has inspired many writers and artists over time so it shouldn’t be a surprise that it has also provided a backdrop to a number of famous films! Eurovision Song Contest: The Saga of Fire Saga (which inspired me to write this!) is half set in Edinburgh when Icelandic duo … More 12 famous film locations to find in Edinburgh
Tokyo is the biggest city in the world and it contains a dynamic mix of history and tradition rubbing shoulders with everything unexpected and modern. In Tokyo all of your senses will be stimulated as you explore the most famous sites, food haunts and hidden away bars. You could do with a whole week or … More 12 of the most Instagrammable places in Tokyo
Last April I visited Belgium’s capital city with some friends from University. We took the Eurostar from St Pancras on a cloudy Saturday morning and arrived back the following evening. When the journey is just over two hours it’s such an easy way to travel to Brussels! That said, the trip did get off to … More 10 ways to spend a weekend in Brussels
Munich might be Germany’s third biggest cities but it’s perfect for a weekend break and there’s plenty to immerse yourself into the best known city in Bavaria. Whilst you’ve likely heard of Munich for its epic Oktoberfest there’s still lots to see even out of the Oktoberfest season. So make sure you save this for … More 9 ways to spend a weekend in Munich
Beautiful historic York is conveniently located on the LNER East Coast line just a couple of hours from both London & Edinburgh as well as a couple of hours away from Manchester and less than an hour by car from Leeds. This makes it super easy to get to in the UK and its compact … More 11 ways to spend a weekend in York
The medieval city of Bruges is one of the most magical places in Europe. With winding cobblestone streets, meandering canals and houses like gingerbread, it’s hard not to feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale! Bruges is a compact city with a lot of the sights packed into the centre which makes it ideal for … More 11 ways to spend a weekend in Bruges
I was only supposed to live in Leeds for eight months which turned into six years…! It’s given me plenty of time to explore this northern city and get to know some of the best things to do as well as places to eat and drink. Similar to York, Leeds is pretty well placed to … More 8 ways to spend a weekend in Leeds
Gold Coast is one of the top holiday destinations in Australia and known for its balmy weather all year round. In the summer it’s cooler and doesn’t get as hot and humid as places further north and in the winter it’s considerably warmer than Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide. You can still head to the beach … More 12 things to do on the Gold Coast
If you’re planning an epic adventure in Australia then a road trip from Adelaide to Uluru should absolutely be on your bucket list. The route is mostly through the Outback with epic drives through the Ikara-Flinders Mountain Ranges, along the Oonandatta Track and around the Red Centre. The pinnacle of the trip is of course … More 20 stops to make on a road trip from Adelaide to Uluru
The south western corner of WA is one of the most idyllic places in Australia. Here, the glorious turquoise blue water of the Indian & Southern Oceans meets white sandy bays that you can enjoy with only a handful of other people. Whilst the distance between Perth & dreamy Esperance is long, there are plenty … More 18 stops to make on a road trip between Perth & Esperance