How to Stargaze in Bristol without Going Outside – the UK’s Only Planetarium
While I can’t call myself an astronomer, and my imagination doesn’t stretch far enough to work out the constellations, I have New York’s Natural History Museum – more specifically their Planetarium – for my obsession with the night sky. So when I learned that not only did the UK have its own planetarium, but that...Continue reading→
Why are there so many churches in Venice?
When strolling around Venice, it’s hard not to notice the immense amount of bridges and churches on what seems like every corner. And every street seems to bear ‘Campo’ in its name. But it all becomes clear when we learn that the first inhabitants of Venice came after the Romans solved the solution to fresh...Continue reading→
Should You Stay at Venice Backpackers Hostel?
As Italy was going to be my first solo trip, it made sense to frequent hostels rather than a hotel room – as tempting as a double bed to myself would be! My research turned up Venice Backpackers House as a cheap Venice hostel – and the reviews seemed fairly ok! When I first arrived...Continue reading→
Five Reasons You Need to Visit Bath Immediately
The oolitic limestone, its close proximity to Bristol and its historical interests places Bath in my top ten of England’s Cities. And if you haven’t been, here are five reasons why you should bump it to the top of your English bucket list. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. Sally Lunn’s...Continue reading→
5 reasons why China should be on your bucket list
Say China and you immediately think of counterfeit products, over-popularisation and communism. But despite its sometimes questionable methods, China is home to areas of outstanding natural beauty, beautiful culture and fabulous wildlife. So if it isn’t on your bucket list, here’s why it should be. 1. It has Pandas. During my time with The Dragon...Continue reading→
Do you need an adventure?
Imagine standing on the edge of a 40ft cliff, wishing to break some bones to avoid returning to a mindless job. That was Laura Kennington – a British adventurer who went from Pub Quizmaster to Pub Storyteller. Sound vaguely familiar? If you’re on your umpteenth cup of tea, wistfully browsing Instagram during your sixth hour...Continue reading→
The Hidden Secrets of Gloucester Prison
Gloucester Prison will reveal its secrets of hidden bodies and unknown medieval structures to anyone who dares to witness the incarceration dating over 200 years. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. Where on earth is Gloucester? A funny little city that most haven’t heard of – unless you’re a Potterhead of...Continue reading→
How I make the most out of my annual leave (UK)
If you have the minimum holiday allowance in the UK (that’s 20 days plus 8 bank holidays) then you spend your days wistfully thinking about your next holiday. But what if I told you that you can get more holiday? With a little bit of forward planning you can use those bank holidays to garner a few...Continue reading→
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz London
Afternoon tea, a quintessentially British past-time, first introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. As the evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock , leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner, the Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in...Continue reading→
London’s hidden restaurant that will awaken your senses
Hidden within London is a little place called Farringdon. And there lies Dans Le Noir – a hidden London Restaurant. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. From the outside, it looks like a dodgy massage house with its blacked out windows, but translate the name to ‘In the Dark’ and...Continue reading→
