Nestled within the green valleys of Mid Wales, the Elan Valley might just be one of Wales’ most scenic and underrated places to visit. Now, what makes the Elan Valley even more special is that there are heaps of trails, lakes (or reservoirs) and stunning drives to take. Over the years, I’ve visited the Elan … Continue Reading
North Wales is an absolute gem of a region to visit when exploring Wales. It’s got a little something for everyone. From beautiful beaches, stunning mountain peaks, quaint villages and an amazing national park. Best of all, so many of the best places in North Wales to visit are dotted all across the region. Now, … Continue Reading
This is very exciting!!! 🙂 For the first time ever on Hand Luggage Only, we’ve got ourselves a guest blogger! Without further ado, here’s introducing – Georgia! Georgia is a fellow Londoner, talented graphic artist, photographer extraordinaire and the Mother of Dragons! Okay, that last one might not be quite true but she is the … Continue Reading
This is one of the things I’ve missed about living in the UK. We spent a brilliant afternoon doing nothing in particular on the beach and taking in the views across the UK’s coastline. I love faffing around on lazy days like this (aren’t they just the best?!) especially so when the weather’s so nice … Continue Reading
Come take a journey with me to find out where the last dragon lay… This day was one of those days that was filled with unexpected delights! I’d long driven past this little village and never been to explore it and today, on the search for something but not looking for anything really, we all … Continue Reading
There is much diversity across the UK, with towering glacial valleys, historic coves and almost tropical environments. That being said, with some many of the best natural sights in the UK to visit, it can actually hard to just pinpoint a mere few for a trip. This is one of the reasons why I wanted … Continue Reading
The pride of Britain lies within its countryside, and there are fewer places in the UK to get a truly authentic experience of British life than in its villages. This is exactly why I wanted to share some of the best places to go in the UK that aren’t just the obvious spots. Yes, we’ve … Continue Reading
Wales is an incredible country to explore, with some of the prettiest places dotted all around the country. It really is a gem of a place, with so many stunning places to see. That being said, it can be tough to whittle down just a few on your trip across the country. Especially when it … Continue Reading
There’s so much more to the UK than London. Yes, London is an amazing city and all that, but the UK has so many different beautiful and exciting cities that most people miss out on, thanks to the buzzing bright lights of London. I have lived all across the UK and experienced life in different … Continue Reading
Okay, totally biased, but I love Wales! Being Welsh, you couldn’t expect anything else, really. Though pushing my bias aside, there are so many beautiful and best things to do in Wales that really make it a stunning country to explore. For a relatively small country, we pack a hefty punch in gorgeous places to … Continue Reading
Wales, where do I start? Honestly, for a relatively small country, it packs a mighty big punch when it comes to epic things to do in Wales. With close to 1,000 miles of coastline, cities like Cardiff, the stunning areas of west Wales and breathtaking castles that dot its landscape. Wales is a totally essential … Continue Reading
We Brits are proud of our not-so-little island! From the beauty of the Cotswolds, the magnificence of Edinburgh, to the quaint charm of Tenby in stunning Wales, there are loads of spots to explore. This is no more true when looking at places to visit on a British road trip. Honestly, there are so many … 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. Not only that, but they are blessed … Continue Reading
Sometimes it’s easy to forget what’s right on our doorstep – especially when there are so many beautiful and world-renowned historic sites that are only a stone’s throw away! We’re fortunate that we have so many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland… from the unique City of Bath, … Continue Reading
