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 has had been trapped here in London and well, why I was […]
Category Archives: UK
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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
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
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
Windsor is, without a doubt, one of the best English day trips there is from London and this article will give you all the info you need to make the journey between the 2 destinations. A royal feast of a place with a plethora of beautiful green spaces, some resident deer and a ton of […]
Europe, UK, Western Europe
Windsor Long Walk: How to Plan Your Visit inc Travel Tips, Best Routes + Nearby Attractions
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Sep
Sep
The Windsor Long Walk has to be one of the most striking strolls in England. And if you know England… that’s quite the claim! Set in stunning and vast parklands, this straight, 2+mile avenue leading right up to the great gates of Windsor Castle – a Royal residence – is about as iconic as it […]
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Aug
Aug
Oxford really is the perfect day trip material… especially from London! Chock full of historical sights, cultural gems, quaint watering holes and more than a snippet of quintessential English countryside, the compactness and cosyness of Oxford means you really can condense this all down into a day. Indeed this city has more than enough going […]