Don’t miss one of the best London activities
Of all the London activities, this is one you can’t miss. In the words of Tim Daly, I feel the need to endanger myself every so often. So when my friend asked if I wanted to do Up at the O2 – the answer was a resounding yes! *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for...Continue reading→
Top Tips for Visiting Reading Festival
As a 20-something grandma, I visited Reading Festival on a day ticket and then stayed in a hotel. The original plan was to travel to and from Reading via train – that was until they released the set times four days before the festival and our return train time meant we missed Muse completely – so...Continue reading→
Avoiding the Travel Scam: How I Talked My Way Out of a Fine
Not a travel scam per se, but Europe have some pretty strict rules about validating transport tickets that aren’t commonplace in the UK and the US. So my biggest advice if you’re travelling to Europe, validate all public transport tickets before you board! I repeat, validate your public transport tickets before you board! If you’re using...Continue reading→
The New Way to Afternoon Tea
The BB Afternoon Tea Bus Tour just SCREAMS millennial travel! Sightseeing on a Vintage Routemaster Bus while dining on delicate finger sandwiches and mini desserts for a traditional afternoon tea with a twist. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. I actually have my beautiful Mum to thank for this one, since her...Continue reading→
Top Tips for Visiting Bristol Balloon Fiesta
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta hangs on the glorious UK weather, so I write this with disappointment hanging over me since well, I actually didn’t get to see any balloons in 2017 – the year I wrote this – and I’m pretty annoyed about it. I was totally unprepared for this year’s Bristol Balloon Fiesta, despite...Continue reading→
How to Make a Kick Ass Vacation Itinerary
For someone who receives the minimum holiday allowance, my time away becomes precious and both my travel companion and I are in agreement that making an itinerary ensure we’ll experience as much as possible. The first thing I do is turn to Google – or any other search engine – to begin my favourite stage of...Continue reading→
How to travel with your best friend
The chances are that before you hop, skip and jump on a plane with a one way ticket to anywhere, you’re going to watch to find a travel companion to either share it with, or test a few trips before taking the almighty plunge. Naturally, we gravitate towards our best friend so here’s a few...Continue reading→
16 Things To Do Before Your Trip
There’s so much to think about when you’re taking a vacation, with your holiday wardrobe taking up most of your thoughts. So I’ve listed the things you should remember to do before your trip, so you can ace that capsule wardrobe. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. 1.Check-in Online Most...Continue reading→
Why I don’t want to become a digital nomad (probably)
Become a nomad! Leave your life behind! Live on the beach! No thanks. Right now, I’m in an office. With miserable company, an uncomfortable chair and a longing for my bed. But I also sit here with a fire burning in the pit of my stomach longing for something much greater. For most, that fire is...Continue reading→
Emergency Contacts To Take On Your Trip
It’s better to be safe than sorry, so to ensure every eventuality is covered use this list to make a note of the emergency contacts you might need. Take them with you, and store them in your phone. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. 1. Consulate / Embassy Address Contact...Continue reading→
