5 Items I Wish I’d Packed for Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam
While city-living is great, getting off the beaten track is unavoidable if you really want to experience a new place in its entirety- and trekking is a great way to do it. During my time in Vietnam, I booked this trip to Sapa that included trekking through rice paddies and a village homestay. While this...Continue reading→
Must-See Attractions in Belfast
The city of Belfast offers more than Guinness and live music. The Irish capital is doused in a rich history that will have even the biggest lager lout reaching for their audio guide. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. RMS Titanic Museum The story of RMS Titanic represents a tragic...Continue reading→
How much will I spend in Belfast?
Pubs stocked with Guinness, a newsboy cap (see Peaky Blinders) on every bar stool and live music spilling out of every doorway. Belfast has fast become a weekend getaway for hen weekends, stag dos and couple retreats. Here’s everything I spent for a long weekend in the Irish capital. *This article may contain affiliate links, click...Continue reading→
Liberating Stories Hidden Beneath The Waves
“It utterly changed the way I look at our planet.” The words of Orla Doherty, Producer of Blue Planet II and a witness of a never-seen-before and will-never-see-again underwater methane volcano (episode two). No truer words have been spoken for the result this ground breaking production will have on the nation. A warming cup of tea...Continue reading→
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→
How to Find Bath’s Umbrella Street
First popularised by Portugal’s Ágitagueda Urban Art and Music Festival, the Umbrella Sky Project has been a worldwide phenomenon with hundreds of umbrellas being suspended in all corners of the globe. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. Back for it’s second year, Bath once again hosts the installation with a...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→
