The perfect seaside getaway from London, the charming Essex island of Mersea is seven square miles of golden sand glory. The ideal day or weekend trip from the capital, this is the ideal spot to get tons of sea air, delicious seafood, wonderful beachside places to stay and oodles of strolling space – an epic […]
Category Archives: UK
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Mar
Mar
Ah the beauty of Wales knows no bounds! Honestly, the one good thing about the pandemic is that it gave me the opportunity to fall in love with this country because, rather embarrassingly I just hadn’t explored this area until 2020 swung around. But being stranded in the UK and forced to discover more […]
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Mar
Mar
One of the UK’s most remarkable parks (not to mention one of its oldest), the Brecon Beacons is a phenomenally scenic part of Wales that should absolutely be on your British bucket list! Encompassing a dramatic mountain range in South Wales, this is a rugged, ancient land that is ideal if you want to […]
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Mar
Mar
One of Yorkshire’s most beautiful spots, Malham Cove is an absolute favourite on many a walkers or travellers bucket list. Situated up in the north of England, this dramatic landscape feature which sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is nearest to the village of Malham (hence the name!), is arguably one of the […]
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Mar
Mar
With one of the grandest Cathedrals in England, as well as an original copy of the Magna Carta and Stonehenge on the doorstep, there’s certainly plenty of reasons why you’d want to visit Salisbury. And getting there by bus is certainly one of the cheapest and easiest ways to do it. So here I talk […]
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Feb
Feb
So you want to visit the 5 thousand-year-old, UNESCO-listed, English heritage gem of Stonehenge? Good choice! Embarrassingly it took a pandemic to finally get me to tick this mighty number off my bucket list, but I’m so delighted I finally have. And here to bring you all the lowdown is my guide to buying Stonehenge […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the UK’s most famous and well-known sites, Stonehenge is a giant Neolithic structure recognisable the world over. UNESCO-listed and run by English Heritage, this towering circle of huge standing stones delights and amazes just as much as it intrigues and baffles. While much has been studied and theorised about the place, there’s still […]
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Jan
Jan
With Wales being a part of the UK renowned for its walking, it’s no coincidence that one of the top things to do in the country’s Gower Peninsula is head out for a decent stroll! With miles of coastline to explore along a number of both circular and linear trails, strapping on your walking […]
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Jan
Jan
The first area of the UK to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956, there’s no question that the Gower Peninsula in Wales is a very special place. In fact, it’s so special I dare you not to fall in love with it! Yes, I’m happy to confirm that I […]
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Dec
Dec
There’s no denying, when it comes to the best British strips of sand, it’s hard to beat the amazing beaches of the Gower Peninsula in Wales. In fact, I’m going to put myself out there and say it’s almost impossible to top this ancient coastal outcrop. Full of dramatic green countryside, where giant cliffs […]