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The Unmissable English Castles of Kent & Sussex
Coastal Kent and Sussex were England’s most vulnerable counties to attack from those overseas for hundreds of years, so it’s probably no surprise for you to hear that both counties have more than their fair share of castles and fortresses. Whether they were built during the Norman Conquest of the 11th century or the relatively […]
Discovering the Best Natural Attractions Cornwall Has to Offer
Cornwall, so near yet so far away at the same time, it’s no surprise that this place was once a separate country! When you holiday here, you can see and feel the subtle differences in the landscape and culture everywhere you go… and it’s charming to say the least! It’s a lot like England, yet […]
Best Places for a Walk in London : 9 Local Favourites
No denying London is one of my fav cities. It helps that I lived there for 3 years of course, but honestly, I think I’ve fallen more in love with this city now that I don’t live there and I get to visit like a tourist as well as catch up with great friends – […]
The 9 Best Budget Day Trips from London
We all know London can be an expensive city – if you don’t know how to see it like a local that is – but what about getting out of the capital to discover some fabulous places around? Well just like the locals know how to do London cheaply, so they also know the best […]
The Only Cotswolds Itinerary You’ll Ever Need
A great way to keep things cheap when you travel is to not travel too far and while that sounds amazingly unexciting, especially if you live in a country like the UK comme moi, it’s actually rather exciting indeed! (Am I getting old?!) Because while travelling to the far-flung corners of the globe is marvellous, […]
The Best Ways to Enjoy a Solo Trip to London
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 never […]
Budget Britain: Top 10 UK Destinations for Shoestring Travellers
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 […]
Interested in Time Travel? A Trip to the Island of Sark is Just the Ticket!
The Perfect Beginning 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 […]
The Perfect Bath Day Trip Itinerary – Ideal for those on a Budget!
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 south west corner. Unbelievably, I hadn’t visited this gem in my home country, until this summer – […]
10 Best Free Things to do in Bristol
As you’ll know if you read my recent post, the best 48hr Bristol itinerary for those on a budget, 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 […]
