For the longest time, I’d always wanted to visit Northumberland. Come to think of it, I remember the exact moment when travelling to university in Scotland from London. It was the first ever trip to Scotland by train and boy was I in for a treat. I still remember whizzing through beautiful cities like York … 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
England is an incredible country to explore. We’ve got some stunning history, beautiful villages and gorgeous national parks that dotted all across the lands. That being said, sometimes, the best places in the north of England are forgotten in lieu of amazing cities like London or the pretty spots in the south of England. That … Continue Reading
Hands down, there’s a whole heap of the best things to do in Manchester that’ll keep you busy from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. It’s easily one of the most fun cities to visit in England. It’s one of those cities that has a little something for everyone. There’s just so … Continue Reading
Being the largest city in Northern Ireland, Belfast has a lot going for it! With Michelin Star restaurants, cool museums and loads of the best things to do in Belfast, it’s the kind of city which is great for a long weekend break. Trust me when I say, Belfast is one of those places that’s … Continue Reading
I slept very well on Saturday night in lovely Bristol. Between the amazing meal from the night before and the brilliant hotel, I pretty much conked out as soon as I hit the hotel room. There’s just something fantastic about getting a good night’s sleep that’s irreplaceable. Sunday morning had arrived and that meant returning … Continue Reading
Wales is a totally gorgeous country to explore! From picturesque towns like Tenby gorgeous Welsh beaches and beautiful national parks, it’s the kind of country that’s got a little slice of everything to see. Now, if you’re basing yourself in South Wales or the more rural areas around West Wales, you’ll easily find a heap of … Continue Reading
I have a proper soft spot for Cambridge and not just because it used to be home or even because Yaya studied there. One of the best parts about living in a city as incredible as Cambridge (and knowing someone with a student card) is that you have direct access to some of the best … Continue Reading
London is a hive of activity and a city that’s so diverse, with so many amazing things to do. That being said, all that choice can make it tough to whittle down a few key places to visit, especially when it comes to the best bars in London. Now, there are thousands and thousands of … Continue Reading
I have to admit; it felt good to be back in Cambridge! It was like a home-coming of sorts, not least of all because of the fact that Hand Luggage Only was born in this very place. Heading back to my college to pick up my alumni card was just so reminiscent of arriving in … 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
With all the incredible places to see, London is the kind of city you visit and never fully see it all – in fact, I think that task is almost impossible. This is why I think it’s easier to focus a visit on each of the areas of London; with South London being no exception. … Continue Reading
If you’ve been on Instagram, then it probably comes as no surprise to you that we’ve been in the Cotswolds all weekend! I’ve wanted to take a trip back to the Cotswolds for quite some time now (I think this was the last time I spent a weekend there) and we got to do that properly … Continue Reading
We’ve raved about these islands so much on here and we’ve finally gotten round to putting together our video from our visit to the Isles of Scilly! The beaches are incredible here, the water is crystal clear one of the most Southern parts of England you can visit, the warm winds (a-la the Gulf stream) … Continue Reading
