DIFFICULTY (for the average person) – 4/5 I live in a beautiful place. I regularly pinch myself and remind myself how blessed I am to call such a gorgeous part of the UK home. Millions of people holiday in the South West of England each year, paying a decent sum to spend just a few days in the area, one of which used to be … Continue reading UK Hiking – South West Coast Path Branscombe to Sidmouth
I feel like I’ve been a pretty bad travel blogger this year. I’ve not actually done all that much travelling due to a busy schedule and other responsibilities. But I thought I’d give a rundown of my 2018 travel highlights nonetheless. Fortunately, I have a pretty epic year planned for 2019 with a seven day trip to Iceland planned in January, four days in New … Continue reading My 2018 Travel Highlights
I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist, as such – I have a house full of stuff and lead an incredibly busy life – but following some of the principles of minimalism in my life helps me to travel more often than the average person. I’ve written before about how I afford to travel but have never really addressed the subject of minimalism and how it helps … Continue reading How Minimalism Leads to a Life of Travel
Warsaw, Poland’s capital city, is a thriving modern metropolis with outstanding history and incredible stories to tell. Aside from the impressive city skyline and the famous old town, there are so many things to do in Warsaw, and I’d say three days in Warsaw is the perfect amount of time to really discover what this underrated city has to offer. So, if you find yourself jetting off … Continue reading 3 Days in Warsaw, Poland – A Warsaw Itinerary
The very nature of a weekend city break means time is of the essence. You only have a limited amount of time to explore your destination. Whether you’re flying into your chosen city for 2 nights, 3 nights, 4 nights or more, you’ll need to make the most of every minute. And having taken a fair few city breaks in my time, I’ve sussed out … Continue reading 13 Tips to Help You Make the Most of a City Break
If you’ve ever doubted that whisky and Indian food are the perfect pairing, you’re not alone. When we were invited by The Mint Room Bristol to experience their 5-course Glenfiddich whisky tasting dinner, I was intrigued to see how it would go down. And I’m glad to say, it went down well! Arriving to a reception of whisky cocktails and canapes, we enjoyed Aubergine Toast, … Continue reading A Glenfiddich Tasting Dinner at The Mint Room, Bristol
In my opinion, travelling alone in Paris is the best way to see this world-famous city. Most people visit Paris as a couple due to its status as the most romantic city in the world. But the first two times I went to Paris, I was completely alone and I loved it. Regardless of who I visit with though, Paris is still one of my … Continue reading 10 Things to Do When Travelling Alone in Paris
Some places on earth just capture your heart. For me, the Greek island of Corfu is one of those places. I have holidayed in Corfu every year for the last six years and one of the most common questions I get asked is why? Why is Corfu so special? What’s so great about it? People are usually surprised to hear that I go to the … Continue reading 9 Compelling Reasons to Visit Corfu, Greece
I have an ongoing love affair with France. The food…the language…the landscape…the wine…the pastries. Oh, the pastries! Each time I go to France, I fall in love with this beautiful country a little more. And our trip to Carcassonne was no different. Although we were only spending 3 days in Carcassonne, we made sure to balance rest and relaxation with exploring the local area. It’s … Continue reading Medieval France: 3 Days in Carcassonne
I’m excited to announce that, this week, I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award 2018. I am so grateful to Karlie from Wandering Nobody for the nomination! I’m afraid I’ve been a bit MIA recently. It’s been one hell of a hectic summer with lots of responsibilities but I hope to get back to writing very soon. In the meantime, please read on for … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award 2018
