England
One Day in Shakespeare’s Birthplace: Exploring Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in the West Midlands, is world-renowned for one thing: being the 16th Century birthplace of William Shakespeare, possibly the most famous writer in the English language. Tourists from all over the world flock to Stratford-upon-Avon for history…
Herefordshire’s Six Most Beautiful Attractions
I am very fortunate to have been brought up in such a beautiful part of the world. I definitely think that Herefordshire, my home county in the West Midlands, is one of England’s best-kept secrets! It’s safe to say that I love raving about my home, and I am a huge advocate of appreciating the beauty in everything that is on my doorstep.
Herefordshire Hideaways: Winding Down in the Stargazer’s Wagon
We all know I’m a huge fan of staycations and discovering more of what’s on your doorstep. But I’ve never gone on holiday in my own county before. I mean, what’s the point in paying for accommodation when you’ve already got your own bed for free at…
10 of the Most Unusual Places to Stay in the UK
It’s no secret that I am a complete sucker for unique and wacky accommodation. For me, where you lay your head for the night is such an integral part of travelling. Whenever I travel, I always make it a priority to stay somewhere that is an experience in…
The Perfect Seaside Staycation in Cornwall
Last weekend I went on a little adventure to Cornwall, one of my favourite counties in England, for a seaside break in Fowey. It was exactly what the doctor ordered: fresh sea air, stunning views and hearty British food. What more could you ask for?!
The Minack Theatre: My Favourite Place in England
My favourite place in England is, without a doubt, The Minack Theatre, a unique open-air theatre perched on the cliffs above the sea. If you want to travel abroad but can’t afford the flights, The Minack Theatre in Cornwall is the closest thing you can get to being abroad in England.
Top 5 UK Destinations for a Christmas Break
Dare I say it too early, but *cue Sean Bean’s voice* “winter is coming”. And with winter (if you live in the northern hemisphere) comes Christmas! Whilst there are plenty of places to celebrate Christmas around Europe (seriously, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas markets), there’s certainly no place like home. However, […]
The Ultimate Devon Holiday Guide
As you may know I spend half of my year studying at the (best university in the world) University of Exeter down in Devon. After my first year exams finished Gaz joined me for a lil’ week of roadtripping around Devon to make the most of living down South… If you’re planning on visiting Devon you probably won’t be as […]
Salcombe: Britain’s Answer to Santorini
Those who are familiar with Devon may be staring at their screen with a blank face wondering why on earth I have just compared Salcombe to the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. But hear me out, guys – I’ll explain why soon enough! In May I drove Little Red (obviously my car has a nickname) down to Devon and […]