Destinations
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…
Five Places I’d Love To Return To
Amongst the travel blogging community or to be honest anyone who loves travelling in general, there is a lot of country counting. A desire to tick as many countries off your bucket list as possible. But not often do we stop to appreciate the countries we’ve already visited. Oh, and we definitely do not consider returning to them. Been there, posted a photo of me on Instagram there…
The Ultimate Seven Day Guide to Madeira
Well this (mammoth) guide to Madeira is long overdue, isn’t it lads? Here’s a reminder to future Lucy to always write travel guides straight away when you get back from a trip so you’re not left wondering what the hell you got up to on your time away nine months ago… Nine months ago!!! Blummin’ heck, I think I’ve hit an all-time low…
An Adventurous Weekend in North Wales
If you’re looking for a weekend of adventure in the UK, there aren’t many places better to visit than North Wales. Home to Snowdonia National Park, Zip World and a plethora of adventurous activities, North Wales is definitely not the faint-hearted. But if you’re not an adrenaline junkie, don’t worry, because North Wales also boasts a whole host of…