I have to admit, I visited Wells by mistake. Yes it might sound like a strange mistake to make, but y’know, this pandemic-induced staycation of mine has thrown up all sorts of curveballs! And Wells was one of them. A welcome curveball in the end, but a curveball nonetheless because, in all honesty, this was […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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May
May
A wonderful spot on the English south coast, Hastings is perfectly situated between coast and country. With both sandy and pebble beaches on its shore, along with wonderful countryside perfect for walking around, there’s no end of history and character thrown into the joyful mix of Hastings and its surrounds! It certainly makes for a […]
13
May
May
Oh London! Is it the best city in the world? Answer: probably! Yes there’s no denying this city is one of my favourites and that’s not least because, even after living here on and off for years, I still haven’t explored it all! Because London really is the capital where you could spend a lifetime […]
12
Apr
Apr
One of Vietnam’s most charming destinations, there’s no question that Hoi An is a feast for the senses in every way. From the iconic and UNESCO-listed Old Town with its beautiful cobbled streets and lanterns hanging in the air, through to the city’s amazing culinary scene and riverside setting, not to mention the many easy […]
11
Mar
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 […]
01
Mar
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 […]
04
Feb
Feb
The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, is basically impossible not to fall in love with. Now you may think I’m going over the top here with my superlatives (and as the travel gods know, I do sometimes have a tendency to do this… look it comes with the territory), but seriously this city is too […]
01
Feb
Feb
A major city in Germany, a transport hub and an industrial and economic powerhouse, there’s no doubt Frankfurt is a prominent German destination. But it’s not always a major tourism destination. In fact, most travellers simply arrive here at the airport or train station (they are 2 of the busiest in the country) and then […]
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Dec
Dec
Summer 2020 was the summer I fell in love with Germany as a travel destination. Yes it’s pretty hard to believe now, but I really had overlooked this massive nation in the heart of Europe (aside from a fun-filled frenzy in Berlin), as a place lacking pzazz! But with Covid keeping us all closer to […]
21
Dec
Dec
It’s one of Europe’s most loved cities and with the Spanish ambience, top sights, artistic flavour, coastal location and great food and wine on offer, there’s no question that Barcelona is an absolute winner. If you haven’t visited Spain or even Europe that much, then there’s a high chance this gem is going to […]