Well let’s be clear about one thing, it’s staycation season folks! Yes if the old pandemic has propelled anything into the stratosphere, it’s the growth of travel closer to home! Indeed millions of us have been roaming around nearer to our own backdoors than we normally would have and, it has to be said, I […]
Tag Archives: Attractions
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Jun
Jun
Ahh my favourite of all the northern counties! Yes, the Grand Old Duke of York knew what he was up to when he marched to the top of the hill around here, because this really is a region of good marching hills and stunning views from the top. And that’s not to mention the plethora […]
14
Jun
Jun
Ahhh Somerset, what a beauty you are! Located over in the southwest of England, this gorgeous green and rural part of the country really does make for the perfect staycation… as I found out during my recent time there! From the iconic destinations of Glastonbury and Bath, through to little known gems such as Frome […]
27
May
May
Deep in the heart of Somerset, the magical town of Glastonbury seems to run on a diet of myth and legend. From narratives about King Arthur, through to Joseph of Arimathea and the Isle of Avalon, this an ancient town, where the wafting notes of history seems to play out everywhere. If you’re not quite […]
03
May
May
If you haven’t visited the Isle of Wight and checked out at least some of these amazing things to do there yet, then you need to! You all know by now that I’m a big fan of islands in general when it comes to travel (maybe because I grew up on one!) and the Isle […]
08
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 […]
25
Jan
Jan
Located near Cusco in the south of Peru, in the heartland of the former Inca empire, there’s no question the Sacred Valley is an incredible place to explore as a traveller in this county. From amazing ruins through to stunning Andean views, traditional markets and wonderfully authentic towns, the Sacred Valley is a huge area […]
14
Jan
Jan
To be fair, I think we all know my love for Peru well enough these days. After all, over a year after I visited the country, I’m still writing articles about this incredible land – such is the love I have for this place and such was the epicness of the time I spent there. […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
14
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 […]