A Day Trip to Lundy Island
Lundy Island is a three-mile long, half-a-mile-wide wildlife haven, devoid of street lights and unmarred by roads, showcasing 4,000 years of human history and spectacular wildlife. With the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Bristol Channel to the east, the island boasts a milder climate than the mainland, owing to its isolation from roads, cars,...Continue reading→
From Pip to Pint – A Thatchers Cider Tour
Thatchers Cider is without a doubt a Somerset staple, but despite choosing to lay my roots in the county I don’t yet have cider running through my veins. However that’s all about to change after a 2-hour cider tour with a cider tasting that would convert even the most cider-loathing person. Disclaimer: I was invited...Continue reading→
Complete Beginners Guide to Glastonbury Festival
In 2023, I attended Glastonbury festival for the first time at the ripe age of 32! Of the group attending, only one of us had attended Glastonbury Festival, but the rest of us hadn’t, and even with her advice, there were still many tips I picked up that I now hope to pass on to...Continue reading→
Glastonbury Festival Bucket List
While the music line-up at Glastonbury is legendary, it mostly kicks off on Friday giving you a couple of days to explore everything else the festival has to offer if you’re arriving on Wednesday. Here’s a roundup of some magical experiences to try during your time at the festival. Watch the Sunset and Fireworks from...Continue reading→
Ultimate Glastonbury Festival Packing List – Essentials and What to Bring
If you’re heading to Glastonbury Festival, this packing list covers exactly what you need to bring, what’s worth leaving at home and what you’ll wish you had once you are there. It’s based on real experience, including what I used, what I wish I had brought and what I would never bother packing again. At...Continue reading→
Three Days in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is packed full of wondrous sights and stories to admire, from murder and mayhem with Burke & Hare, magical mysteries with Harry Potter, and haunting histories in the Grassmarket. Here’s how I spent three days in Edinburgh (Saturday to Monday) in October 2022. Getting to Edinburgh Travelling after work on Friday, we eventually made...Continue reading→
The Ultimate Cocktail Bar Crawl in Bristol
The ultimate Bristol cocktail bar crawl begins in Clifton and winds down Park Street to the harbourside and City Centre. Perfect for hen parties, birthdays or ladies' night, pick a starting point and see where the night takes you! While there are many eateries, pubs and other venues that offer great cocktails in Bristol such...Continue reading→
Pottery Painting at the Emma Bridgewater Factory
The Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke-on-Trent houses a cafe, shop and decorating studio that makes for a nice day out for those who love the iconic British brand. What is Emma Bridgwater? Founded in 1985, Emma Bridgewater is a modern pottery brand, known for its high-quality English earthenware, thoughtful messages and classic designs. As the...Continue reading→
A Long Weekend in Barcelona
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination for good reason with its hidden histories, gastronomical feasts, and alluring architecture. I hadn’t known I was going to have the best tapas experience or the best smoothie bowl I’ve ever eaten, nor that I was visiting during a popular festival, and it was so much more than I...Continue reading→
Three Days in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire, specifically the Yorkshire Moors and York, have long been on my bucket list. I vowed to spend more time exploring the U.K. after the pandemic, making time to explore Pembrokeshire and Cornwall but I had my sights set North. Having actually been born in Yorkshire (Doncaster) and growing up in the South West,...Continue reading→
