Budapest straddles across the blue Danube River as the districts of Buda (West bank) and Pest (East bank) joined in 1873. It is rich in history and architecture with influences from the Romans to the Ottomans, from Gothic to Art Nouveau. It has to be one of my favourite European cities and I’ve now visited … More 21 reasons you have to visit breathtaking Budapest
Oxford is one of the most gorgeous and picturesque cities in England. It’s full of history in particular related to the ancient University and the colleges that make it up. Get lost down every colourful winding alley you find to discover hidden pubs, rainbow coloured houses and amazing architecture. There are so many spots to … More 18 perfect Instagram spots in Oxford
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
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
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 (2026)
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