I’m ashamed to say it, but it’s true. Despite all the time I’ve spent, lived and studied in London, I’ve never before visited St Paul’s Cathedral! In fact, I‘d never even thought about visiting it! That was until, of course, pandemo madness had me trapped in London and well, while I was passing my days […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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Dec
Dec
Known as the Garden of England and being so close to London, Kent is the perfect place to explore if you want a quick break out of the city, or to get a feel for the UK beyond the capital. Kent is also a great spot to escape to if you live in this country […]
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Dec
Dec
Well congratulations. because if you’re looking how to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar, it’s likely you’re planning to visit one of France’s most amazing regions, so well done! Yes if you hadn’t guessed from this opening sentence, there’s no question that the Alsace is one of my favourite regions in France thanks to its Medieval […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re looking for a quick city escape, an epic day trip or the quick chance to explore a bit more of England, then there’s no question the county of Kent makes the perfect destination from London. Situated in the southeast of the country, right on capital’s doorstep, Kent is a beautiful region of gorgeous […]
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Nov
Nov
I’ve got to be honest, at this point, 1 year ago, I had not even heard of Freiburg. In fact, it was only when I mentioned to a close friend (who studied German at University and knows the country like the back of her hand) that I was planning to travel in the Black […]
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Nov
Nov
It may not be the most budget-friendly areas of the world to travel, but there’s no doubt Western Europe holds some serious treasures that have to be explored at least once in a lifetime. And here’s the best 50 that I think you should visit! A mix of flagship cities chock full of history, as […]
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Nov
Nov
And here it is, the post you’ve all been waiting for; yes drum roll please, this is the ultimate guide to visiting that one-of-a-kind, top-tastic destination of Whitstable Beach. Located on England’s southeast coast, and having been a stalwart of the British seaside holiday for decades, there was no way I was getting through a […]
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Nov
Nov
I’m sorry to say, but it wasn’t until the 2020 pandemic forced me to stay put in the UK and explore my homeland more, that I finally got to visit the iconic city of Liverpool for the first time and all the amazing things to do in this city. And this is even more shameful […]
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Oct
Oct
Look, I’ve got to be honest, until this summer of UK staycationing (thanks corona) I was absolutely terrified of driving on a motorway. I know this might sound crazy given the stuff I’ve got up to in my life, but hear me out! I grew up in a tiny island, where we don’t really have […]
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Sep
Sep
Another of my top-rated London Day trips, heading to the beautiful area of Box Hill, which lies just outside the capital is the perfect day out for anyone who wants to take in an epic view and enjoy a good stroll and maybe a pub thrown in. Made famous by novels such as Jane […]