Oxford really is the perfect day trip material… especially from London! Chock full of historical sights, cultural gems, quaint watering holes and more than a snippet of quintessential English countryside, the compactness and cosyness of Oxford means you really can condense this all down into a day. Indeed this city has more than enough going […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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Apr
Apr
If there’s one place you’ve got to visit in Cambodia (and tick off your bucket list), it has to be Siem Reap… and here’s my list of the top things to do there. Home to one of the world’s greatest temple complexes, Angkor Wat, this ancient and UNESCO-listed beauty draws tens of thousands of visitors […]
30
Mar
Mar
If you’re looking for a holiday with some winter sun on a small budget, then the coastal spot of Agadir in Morocco is hard to beat. With quick flight connections from the UK, as well as many other European destinations – under 3 hours! – Agadir and its surrounding towns make the perfect option for […]
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Feb
Feb
Heading to Penang? Here’s the top 12 things to do there. My first stop in Malaysia and my first sense of what a diverse, dazzling and delicious country this is to travel, Penang is a fantastic destination to explore. Located in the northwest of the country, I travelled to Penang from Thailand, enroute to Singapore, […]
17
Feb
Feb
The largest city in Bolivia, La Paz is a lofty affair. Situated at over 3,650m this really is a city in the clouds, indeed it is the highest capital in the world! And while this elevation can leave you a little out of breath, so too can the amount of things to do in La […]
06
Feb
Feb
It might be small, but it packs a mean punch! Yes the beautiful historic city of Krakow in Poland is one of my top recommendations for a European city break. Manageable, walkable, pretty, safe, full of Polish history and easy to reach, Krakow has a lot going for it, not to mention the great day […]
30
Jan
Jan
One of the most buzzing cities in Europe, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is a young, vibrant and fun city, perfect for summer and winter visits alike. Split into 2 halves by the grand river Danube, the cities of Buda and Pest combine in bringing both a royal grandness and an edgy urban element to […]
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Dec
Dec
Paris is such an amazing and enchanting city that, let’s be honest, it’s easy to spend a lot of time exploring its wonders and still feel you need more time to discover everything! But, if you can pry yourself away from the city, then don’t forget there’s a whole heap of amazing day trips from […]
16
Dec
Dec
When I headed to Leeds this year to spend a weekend exploring this northern English city and its famous pastoral surrounds, it was my first visit back in over 10 years! Which is a long time when you used to live in a city! And live in Leeds I did, for 3 epic, wild years […]
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Dec
Dec
Heading to the north of Bolivia? Then here’s the top things to do in Copacabana, including details about visiting the magical Isla Del Sol! Located on the edge of the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, for most people crossing the border from Peru into Bolivia (as I was), the town of Copacabana […]