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: Destinations
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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
A top transport hub both within Germany and further afield, Frankfurt is a great launching point if you want to explore some of the key parts of Western Europe. With western Germany, eastern France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and even Switzerland not far away, Frankfurt is a key access point for many of these […]
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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 unplug […]
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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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It’s an absolute budget travel favourite and an all-round backpacker classic – yes the mighty Thailand is just one of those countries most travellers visit. Known for its great food, vibrant culture, buzzing cities and cheap prices, Thailand remains an eternal favourite no matter whether you’re a gap year wanderer, a digital nomad, a scuba […]
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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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Mar
Mar
The dreamy area of the Alsace in the east of France is a camper’s paradise. Filled with historic villages, wonderful vineyards, plenty of delightful rural scenery and lots of cycling opportunities, this is the ideal spot to settle in and enjoy this country at her best. Located near to the German border, and with Belgium, […]
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Mar
OMG, it’s time to enter the fascinating country of Vietnam and its even more fascinating capital of Hanoi! In a country that I always say is like a marmite land – you either love it or hate it (probs this will only make sense if you’re British, but take my word for it!) – Hanoi […]
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Home to beautiful wine tasting experiences, quaint Medieval villages, brightly-coloured half-timbered homes and stunning French scenery, there’s no question the Alsace area, in the Grand-Est region of France, takes some beating as a place to stay. There’s so much to do and see here, not to mention eat and drink, that you really should allow […]