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Complete Packing List for Egypt
Located at the top of the African continent. but feeling more culturally similar to its neighbours in the near Middle East across the Red Sea, Egypt is a country with a fascinating layering of geographies, histories, people and cultures… especially when it comes to travelling there! I spent 3 weeks in Egypt as a solo […]
15 Epic Things to Do in Palma de Mallorca
Who would have guessed that the capital city of a stunning Spanish island could have been such a star attraction?! With so many amazing beaches around as well as wonderful fishing ports, not to mention national parks and mountainous trails, it really is pretty amazing that Palma makes it onto any list of the best […]
Where to Stay in Mallorca: Top 10 Picks!
Well! Had it not been for my trip to this Balearic island in September, I certainly would not have been writing this post! In fact, I certainly would not even be recommending going to Mallorca, such was my view of this Spanish isle. But I have to say, the trip I just enjoyed to this […]
13 Top Tips for Travelling to Mallorca
Before I visited Mallorca this September, I honestly thought it was only a place for package tourists and badly sunburnt brits abroad. Admittedly, this might be due to an opinion formed during my childhood holidays there in the early nineties, but nevertheless, I certainly wasn’t aware of how great Mallorca was for independent tourists! I […]
What to Wear for Travel in Tanzania: Complete Packing List
The land of the vast Serengeti, the great Kilimanjaro and the beautiful island of Zanzibar, Tanzania really does seem to have it all! From the continent’s highest mountain to one of its most popular safari destinations and some of Africa’s most beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise more and more of us are travelling to this […]
Top 25 Things to Do in York – Perfect Day Trip List!
If there’s one historic city you need to visit in the north of England, it has to be York! Yes Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle all have selling points too (not least their cultural vibrancy) but, if you’re after quaint cobbled charm and a good dollop of Viking history on the side, then it has […]
Top 21 Things To Do in Canterbury, England
Well I think it’s fair to say that the cat is well and truly out the bag! Yes when it comes to Canterbury, it’s no longer a secret that this spot is THE alternative to a Cambridge or Oxford excursion. Rivalling these 2 greats when it comes to historic charm, cathedrals and colleges, famous residents, […]
Top 13 Things To Do in Winchester, UK
One of England’s flagship Cathedral cities, Winchester makes for the ideal historic day trip or weekend getaway. With one of the oldest high streets in the country and a religious building that’s famous the world over, there’s no question, this place is big on the heritage gems! Set in the county of Hampshire, it’s pretty […]
10 Best Things to Do in Swanage, Dorset
It was when I was planning my staycation trip to Dorset in the UK that I quickly realised how difficult it is to decide where to base yourself in this jam-packed destination. Spanning a large section of the south coast of England and filled with great beaches, top walks, amazing historic sights and stuffed full […]
7 Best Days Out in Dorset
In my humble option, you simply can’t go wrong with a good slice of Dorset! Down in the south of the UK, with some of the most beautiful beaches going and some of the most wonderful walking along dramatic clifftops, if you’re looking for some quintessential English charm, Dorset is hard to top. It’s also […]
