The Belgian city of Bruges is a feast of fairytale delight of twisting cobbled lanes, peaceful canals and old churches – in fact, it’s one of the most classic places to visit in Western Europe. Stone bridges cross the tiny waterways, as swans float past weeping Birch trees and the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages pervade […]
Category Archives: Europe
06
Dec
Dec
If you are tired of the monotony of daily life and want an adventurous break, why not head out to London on your next holiday as a solo traveller? London is a fantastic city to visit whether alone, with a companion or family. There is so much to see and do that you will […]
24
Aug
Aug
Having been brought up in the Channel Island of Jersey, I almost know the French historic city of St Malo like the back of my hand! Only an hour by ferry from Jersey, St Malo was the regular place for our school trips when we were young and day-drinking exploits as we got older! However, […]
09
Aug
Aug
People often don’t associate travelling in Britain with being on a budget. Instead, they tend to think of heading to the capitals of Eastern Europe or the alluring beaches of the Mediterranean for their cheap European excursions. But I’m here to prove them wrong … … Ok, well maybe not wrong (because those places are […]
Europe, UK, Western Europe
Interested in Time Travel? A Trip to the Island of Sark is Just the Ticket!
03
Aug
Aug
If you were looking for the perfect travel setting, you’d be hard pushed to find better. The sky overhead was a brilliant, cloudless blue, the crisp colour of azure only an English summer can pull off. The sea, reflecting this, was the perfect oceanic blue and the morning sunlight, dancing upon her surface, was […]
15
Jul
Jul
The beautiful World Heritage city of Bath is one of England’s top highlights. Even if only you’re travelling in this country for a week or so, then you really can’t miss this stunning town situated in the country’s southwest corner. Unbelievably, I hadn’t visited this gem in my home country, until this summer – 32 […]
10
Jul
Jul
As you’ll know if you read my recent post, the best 48hr Bristol itinerary, this UK city has quickly become a favourite English destination of mine! Having stopped off here for a weekend as part of my recent summer European trip, I was really delighted to discover what a hip and happening place Bristol is […]
06
Jul
Jul
It’s hard to deny London is one of the most iconic and exciting travel destinations in the world. Yet at the same time, it’s hard to deny that it’s also one of the most expensive! Having lived in this great capital myself for 3 years and, having recently returned as a visitor on my […]
01
Jul
Jul
With tons of my friends from university back in the UK having recently upped sticks and moved from London to Bristol – a growing city in the southwest of England – I really thought it was high time I went and checked out this exciting place that was stealing all my friends away from the […]
30
Jun
Jun
As you’ll know if you’ve read my post about the 50 best places to visit in Western Europe, I fell even more in love with the Dutch capital on my 3rd trip there and this Amsterdam itinerary will help you do the same! Visiting with my mum and dad this time (oh how things have […]