Destinations
Top 25 Things to Do in Herefordshire
Oh, Herefordshire. You may fall through the cracks of UK tourism but you will always have a firm place in my heart. A lucky escape from my South London roots (noah fence Sutton), my family moved to Herefordshire when I was just eight years old. And it’s safe to say I could not be more grateful to my parents for bringing me up in the most beautiful, rural county. Herefordshire, a luscious county hidden in…
A Local’s Guide to Exeter Restaurants
Like most people, I love my food. And whilst I am no foodie by any stretch of the imagination, I do love hunting out all the delicious, quirky, independent eateries a city spits out. As for Exeter, well it is in no shortage of amazing places to eat! As you may well know, I am a final year student at the University of Exeter so this list of Exeter restaurants has been over three years in the making…
10 Awesome Things To Do In North Island New Zealand
From exploring big city sights to journeying into the rolling hills of Middle Earth, North Island New Zealand has something for everyone. As I lived and worked in Wellington for a month, I spent more time on the North Island, despite the South Island attracting more tourists (I mean, have you seen Milford Sound?!). That’s why I want to…
Staying in Britain’s Only Authentic Hobbit Hole
Before you start reading this post, I’d recommend heading to Spotify or YouTube and putting on ‘Concerning Hobbits’. It’s how I went into Hobbiton earlier this year and also how I first approached West Stow Pods’ hobbit hole. It’s a good mood setter. Done? Okay, cool. Now welcome to Britain’s own piece of Middle-Earth. Nestled in the side of…
Massey University National Expedition and Internship Review
If you didn’t already know that I spent this summer studying and working in New Zealand, where have you been?! I had the absolute best two months of my life and I don’t think anything will ever top my experience. I am a very lucky lady indeed. So what course did I do and where did I study? Well, my dear reader, this summer I took…
Glamping in a Suffolk Woodland at West Stow Pods
If you’re a long-term reader of the ol’ Faraway Lucy, you’ll be well aware of my love for glamping. From staying in a safari tent on a beach to a wagon in the countryside, I’d say I’ve covered some pretty decent ground when it comes to quirky accommodation. I think my dream is to become a certified glamping extraordinaire (which makes…
A Weekend in Pembrokeshire: Camping on the Coast
If you’ve read my Five Places I’d Love To Return To post or my Adventurous Weekend in North Wales post, you’d know I’ve wanted to spend more and more time in Wales to make the most of being on the doorstep of this beautiful country. When I returned from my trip to New Zealand, and back to the UK’s heatwave, I knew that one of the first…
How to Spend Three Days in Auckland
Whilst Auckland was by no means my favourite place in New Zealand, I definitely think a trip to New Zealand is incomplete without a quick stop off here. Even if that’s only to provide contrast and make you appreciate the natural beauty of the South Island even more! From climbing up volcanoes and jumping off towers, to visiting…
What to Pack for Two Months in New Zealand’s Winter
Planning a trip to New Zealand in winter, but not sure what you need to pack? I’ve put together this New Zealand Packing List to help you. Quite like the UK, where you can also experience the infamous “four seasons in one day”, New Zealand’s weather is temperamental all year round. This means you kind of need to pack for any weather…