One of England’s flagship Cathedral cities, Winchester makes for the ideal historic day trip or weekend getaway. With one of the oldest high streets in the country and a religious building that’s famous the world over, there’s no question, this place is big on the heritage gems! Set in the county of Hampshire, it’s pretty […]
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Sep
Sep
Planning my staycation trip to Dorset in the UK, I quickly realised how difficult it is to decide where to base yourself in this jam-packed destination! Which is how I stumbled upon Swanage. Spanning a large section of the south coast of England, and filled with great beaches, top walks, amazing historic sights and stuffed […]
12
Aug
Aug
One of the UK’s most famous cities, visiting Cambridge is a must on your British bucket list! Shamefully, I hadn’t ticked it off mine until very recently, but thankfully our old friend the pandemic has meant this is yet another classic UK gem I’ve now finally seen! In tight competition with Oxford, and rivalling the […]
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Jul
Jul
A tiny but beautiful city in Cambridgeshire, England, Ely is a real gem if you’re looking to escape the crowds and get a full slice of local feels. The perfect balance to the often-over touristy nearby city of Cambridge, Ely is a total treasure often outshadowed by its more famous neighbour. But that doesn’t mean […]
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May
May
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]