Updated in August 2025 I managed to find a cheeky long weekend flight for under £100 (and only needing to take one day of holiday!) which meant we had two and a half days to explore beautiful Valletta and beyond. I definitely left yearning to return and see even more of this captivating island country … More 10 things you must do when you visit Valletta
Updated for 2025! With a historic town centre, arcades galore and a long sweep of sandy beach Whitby is a popular spot at the best of times and grew even more in popularity during COVID as people chose staycations over heading abroad. It’s a very picturesque seaside town with many things to keep you occupied … More 12 best Instagram spots in Whitby
Bath is one of those cities that’s brimming with photographic opportunity because of its long and varied history which has influenced its architecture and intriguing buildings. I’ve been lucky enough to visit on three separate occasions, two of which I stayed overnight and of course early morning walks are the best way to enjoy this … More 20 Instagrammable places in Bath
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
Think of Oxford and you might have an image of students in gowns punting down the river, professors strolling across manicured green college quads, the spires and towers of University buildings rising up above the streets to give the city it’s nickname the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. It’s not a surprise that the city that … More 11 places in Oxford every literary lover should visit
[AD] Over the last few weeks I’ve been discovering the lovely district of Hambleton in North Yorkshire. It’s nestled between the rugged North York Moors to the east and the limestone landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales to the west with lovely rolling green fields, charming historic market towns, sleepy villages and plenty of attractions for … More 15 places to discover in Hambleton
First of all you may be wondering what a Mews street is! Well… today they may be beautiful cobbled passages that come with a hefty price tag but these were once streets with stables to house the horses like a garage for the mansion houses that they would back onto. You can imagine that they … More 10 gorgeous London Mews streets
London is FULL of beautiful places and Instagram opportunities I swear at every corner you walk past making it very hard to choose just a few to snap when you’re visiting this vibrant capital city! So here are 12 of the most Instagrammable streets in London for you to find and add some gorgeous urban … More 12 most Instagrammable streets in London
London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world so it’s no surprise that the character of its people is reflected in its buildings. All across the city from Chelsea to Notting Hill to Camden, there are brightly painted homes and buildings that add a splash of colour to the city that was … More 12 most colourful streets in London
I lived in Oxford four years whilst studying for my Masters of Chemistry (at Jesus College) and had plenty of time to explore every corner of this beautiful city! It’s very close to London to enjoy for a day trip but I would recommend a weekend to really take in all of the sights. Given … More 16 things you must do in Oxford