[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
With a historic town centre, arcades galore and a long sweep of sandy beach Whitby is a popular spot at the best of times but has grown even more in popularity this year as people choose staycations over heading abroad. It’s a very picturesque seaside town with many things to keep you occupied so do … More 10 best Instagram spots in Whitby
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
Bath was the last stop on a trip through the Cotswolds and before visiting this time round I’d only been once before to see a couple of friends that had been studying at the University. The first time had been a whistle stop catch up tour and I didn’t have any interest in photography so … More 10 Instagrammable places in Bath
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
Walking through the streets of Bruges really feels like you’ve stepped straight into the pages of a fairytale book. The cobbled streets are lined with chocolate shops, boutique hotels and homes with detailed facades. Boats chug slowly along the canal, the glee filled faces of their occupants looking up at the trees that bend to … More 8 fairytale views in Bruges
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 30 hours in York
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
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 and get to know … More 10 things you must do when you visit Valletta