On a sun-kissed, windswept bay along central California’s coastline hides the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This is a town with no street lights and whose mayor was once Clint Eastwood. This is a town with no street addresses and where the wind whistles and whispers through cypress trees that line the cobbled streets. This is a … More 8 reasons to spend a weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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
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
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