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 […]
Category Archives: Destinations
Europe, UK, Western Europe
Interested in Time Travel? A Trip to the Island of Sark is Just the Ticket!
03
Aug
Aug
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 surface, was […]
27
Jul
Jul
It has to be one of the world’s greatest adventures. A once-in-a-lifetime trip. Epic, remote, totally unique and absolutely awe-inspiring, an African wildlife safari is bound to be the sort of travel journey you’re unlikely to forget. After all, it’s not every day you get to see some of the earth’s largest and most […]
24
Jul
Jul
Hot as hell, dusty, dry, remote and rural the journey from Alice Springs to Uluru is hard to beat when it comes to the world’s most inhospitable landscapes. As inhospitable as it is however (and exactly just how inhospitable will depend on the time of year you visit!) this drive more than makes up […]
15
Jul
Jul
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 southwest corner. Unbelievably, I hadn’t visited this gem in my home country, until this summer – 32 […]
10
Jul
Jul
As you’ll know if you read my recent post, the best 48hr Bristol itinerary, 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 and happening place Bristol is […]
06
Jul
Jul
One of the world’s most vibrant and iconic cities, London is renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, and endless opportunities for exploration. However, it also carries a reputation for being rather expensive – especially for those who are new to the city or visiting on a tight budget. From costly public transport, to steep […]
01
Jul
Jul
With tons of my friends from university back in the UK having recently upped sticks and moved from London to Bristol – a growing city in the southwest of England – I really thought it was high time I went and checked out this exciting place that was stealing all my friends away from the […]
30
Jun
Jun
As you’ll know if you’ve read my post about the 50 best places to visit in Western Europe, I fell even more in love with the Dutch capital on my 3rd trip there and this Amsterdam itinerary will help you do the same! Visiting with my mum and dad this time (oh how things have […]
24
Jun
Jun
Seriously, if there’s just one city you visit this year, or next year, or the year after, then make it Amsterdam. I’ve just got back from my 3rd trip to this glorious European capital, after a 10 year hiatus, and am delighted to say I found it even better than I remember. You know […]