Germany is one of those countries that you visit and get a totally different experience depending on which region you explore. That’s the beauty of it being a relatively large country (by European standards, at least), there’s just so much diversity. Now, considering there are close to 80 cities in Germany, I’m almost certain you’ll … Continue Reading
On our final morning in the Jurassic Coast, after breakfast similar to the one the day before (see it here), we bade farewell to the Hix Townhouse and hit the road, heading back slowly up to London. We drove by some cute villages but decided this time not to stop – there was one place … Continue Reading
Norway is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful countries in Europe and there’s no better way to appreciate this than via some of the best hikes in Norway! These hikes will take you up mountains, past fjords, behind waterfalls and undoubtedly leave you deep in love with Norway. And when it comes to the best … Continue Reading
It probably comes as no surprise that I’m absolutely obsessed with palaces and castles (especially in Germany). There’s just something about the grandeur and the history of these places that just seem to always capture my imagination. Palaces and castles across the world have been home to notable people in history and have no shortage … Continue Reading
It might sound cheesy, but I have a very deep and real appreciation for London at Christmas. The winter chill, lashings of mulled wine (at the city’s markets) and, of course, the London Christmas markets that are dotted all around. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying central or venturing to some of the other neighbourhoods, there’s … Continue Reading
After our day as beekeepers in Devon (still fascinated by those little critters), we headed out the very next morning (post-breakfast) to explore even more of Devon. We made our way over to the seaside town of Ilfracombe, where we decided to hop aboard a boat to get a different perspective on this pretty part … Continue Reading
When you find yourself in Lake Garda, more specifically, in the Trentino region of Lake Garda, a hike to Ponale is one thing you have to do! Or at least, so we were told. As someone who would rather spend my time in Italy eating pasta than hiking, I grudgingly decided to go on this … Continue Reading
After a brilliant day in colourful Tubingen, we decided to head over to Esslingen for what was supposed to be one of the best Christmas markets in town. Esslingen is confusingly a city within the wider Stuttgart region (only ‘confusing’ because of the whole city within a city thing – in reality, it couldn’t be … Continue Reading
I’ll just start by answering that question with a huge spoiler alert – a roadtrip from the UK to Austria is soooooooo much fun! It isn’t necessarily the most obvious road trip route we would have thought of (in large part because we in the UK live on an island physically disconnect from mainland Europe) … Continue Reading
Wales is one totally stunning country to explore, with a huge heap of beautiful spots to see across the country. That being said, it’s sometimes overlooked when exploring Great Britain in light of its bigger sisters, England and Scotland. Honestly, there’s a huge amount of the best places in South Wales that are dotted right … Continue Reading
Being one of the biggest islands in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote has definitely become a firm favourite to visit whilst exploring the archipelago. Which, if I’m totally honest, is made even better by all the best things to do in Lanzarote that are dotted all across the island. Plus, it’s right next to the other … Continue Reading
The Hebrides are a totally stunning part of Scotland to visit; not least because of their unspoilt beauty. Now, there are loads of tiny little islands in Scotland to visit and each has its own charm (and long history) to discover. After all, that’s what makes Scotland so special! This is especially true when you … Continue Reading
Perched right on the fringes of the Cotswolds, Cirencester is a totally gorgeous market town that’s steeped in history. With thousands of years of history, even with heaps of Roman settlements, there are some many epic and best things to do in Cirencester dotted all around the town. We totally loved our visit and often … Continue Reading
One of the great things about visiting an island is being able to spend some time on the coast – and England, as part of wider Great Britain, is no exception. With a heap of the best beaches in England dotted all across the shorelines, you’ll end up being totally spoilt for choice on … Continue Reading
