Funny thing is, you never really think of beaches when you think of the UK. We’ve got the bright lights of London, the historic lure of Edinburgh and even the rustic charm of the Cotswolds that draw people near and far. That being said, the UK is about so much more than these ‘obvious choices’. … Continue Reading
The capital city of the Faroe Islands is small, there’s no denying that. Though, don’t be fooled into thinking you won’t know what to do in Torshavn. There are loads to see and do! Think of a European capital, any capital. It’ll probably be a global city like London, Paris, Berlin, or Rome? ✈️ I’m … Continue Reading
I’m a sucker for a good bit of festive cheer, especially when that centres around the best Christmas markets in Europe to explore. There’s something about the smell of all the stalls, the sugared almonds, the music and the piping-hot Glühwein that makes it all seem so Christmassy. Nowadays, visiting some of the best Christmas … Continue Reading
Europe is a gem of a continent to explore, with lots of smaller haunts that don’t seem to get as much attention as the likes of; Paris, London or Rome. I mean, it’s awash with lots of hidden places in Europe. Some within easy reach, others requiring a little more effort – but all are … Continue Reading
The Northern Lights probably need no introduction. That being said, finding the best places to see the Northern Lights is a totally different matter! The images of them are so iconic and they are a natural wonder that is even more amazing to see in real life. Seeing them in person is an experience I … Continue Reading
Truth be told, you can visit almost any country in Europe and find some incredible casltes. From the historic grand castles of England, the unique castles in Sweden and the fairytale-like castles in Germany, there’s a heap to see. This makes it totally easy to find some pretty castles in Europe, no matter what country … Continue Reading
I have a love affair with Wales. Wales as a whole has been one of my favourite places in the UK and it was home for quite some time so I may be biased here but the Welsh are some of the kindest and warmest people you’ll meet. …And then there’s that dramatic coastline, too! … Continue Reading
Edinburgh is one pretty special Scottish city. The sights of Edinburgh, such as; the castle, the Royal Mile and Arthur’s Seat are pretty well-known but there is a whole heap of other places that every visitor should see. whether you’re in the city for a few days or a little longer, digging a litter deeper into … Continue Reading
European city breaks are hardly renowned for being affordable and kind to the wallet. A lot of that, however, is due to crowd mentality. We all wanna go where everybody else is going. Despite this, there are so many other cities in Europe that pack in as much charm and beauty as the old favourites … Continue Reading
I have no idea how I ended up living in Edinburgh. I never had any real ambitions to move to Scotland or to live in Edinburgh but ambitions or not, I ended up calling Edinburgh home for about 4 years. To be honest, I absolutely LOVED living in Edinburgh, the quality of life here is … Continue Reading
Being the capital city, it’s no doubt that there’s a pretty hefty amount of the best bars in Edinburgh to visit. From cool bars with bespoke cocktails, to fine brand whisky houses, Edinburgh has something for every taste. You see, across the city, from the Royal Mile, Leith and George Street, there’s a huge mix of … Continue Reading
Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s most charming cities, filled to the brim of things to do, sights to see and experiences to be had. With well over a thousand years of rich cultural history, Edinburgh has to be on your “travel lust list”. It’s easily one of my favourite cities (and not just because of … Continue Reading
As you’ve probably guessed, I’ve quite a soft spot for a festive Christmas – it doesn’t matter if it’s a tropical Christmas in Bali, a snowy New York Christmas or a gorgeous Christmas in the UK, as long as there are lashings of mulled wine, binge-worthy TV and lots of family time I’m a happy … Continue Reading
