England
17 Beautiful Places to Visit in Devon for a Great Day Out
From sandy beaches to rural moors, there are so many beautiful places to visit in Devon. Having been lucky enough to live here for the past four years, I have explored all of Devon’s nooks and crannies. So I know exactly where all the most gorgeous places are! If you are unfamiliar with the area, Devon is a county in southwest England…
6 Awesome Things to Do in Clifton Bristol
I recently embarked on a little weekend trip to Bristol for Valentine’s Day. I had visited Bristol many a time before, but all I’d really ever seen of the city was Cabot Circus, Cribbs Causeway and the inside of gig venues. Whilst shopping and dancing is all well and good, I thought it was finally time to play tourist for the weekend and…
How to Spend the Perfect Day on Bristol Harbourside
Whether rain or shine, Bristol Harbourside has so much to offer. This thriving area of Bristol is jam-packed full with visitor attractions, adventure and water sports, and restaurants and bars, meaning you could easily spend a whole day – heck even a whole weekend – exploring its nooks and crannies. Lively yet laid-back, Bristol Harbourside…
9 Great Day Trips from Exeter You Can’t Miss
So you live in Exeter, or perhaps you are here on holiday and fancy a change of scene? I understand. Whilst I absolutely adore Exeter, my home for the past four years, it is a little bubble and sometimes you just want to escape! If you are looking for an easy and unforgettable day trip from Exeter, read on to discover 8 great day trips from Exeter…
Bath Hen Do: How to Spend a Weekend in Bath
A weekend in Bath may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think ‘hen party’. However, this beautiful city in the South of England makes for a hen do which is a little more classy but just as much fun as your ordinary do. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in celebrating a hen do over an entire weekend…
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…
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…
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…