London is an incredible city to visit, and one place that’s equally buzzing with culture, incredible neighbourhoods, the most beautiful palaces to visit and, of course, oodles of history that’s just so epic to explore. That being said, if it’s your first time in the city, it can be hard to whittle down all the … Continue Reading
The south of England has so many gems to explore! From Roman cities like Bath, the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and, of course, the pretty vibrant and lovely city of Bristol. Perched just shy of the Severn Estuary (about 25-minutes west of Bath) there’s a heap of epic and best things to do in … Continue Reading
Japan is a pretty incredible country to explore, with so many incredible places to see. That being said, Japan also has a huge mix of amazing cities to visit that you should definitely make time to explore. This is why I want to share some of the very best things to do in Osaka on … Continue Reading
St Andrews is a beautiful Scottish town on the coast of Fife. Most of all, it’s famous for its University (with alumni like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge), its golf links and absolutely stunning coastline. Oh, and then there’s the architecture here which is worth visiting in and of itself! This being said, St … Continue Reading
The capital city of the Faroe Islands is small, there’s no denying that. Though, don’t be fooled into thinking you won’t know what to do in Torshavn. There are loads to see and do! Think of a European capital, any capital. It’ll probably be a global city like London, Paris, Berlin, or Rome? ✈️ I’m … Continue Reading
When we booked our flights to South Africa, I took it for granted that organising the details of our safari would be the least of my worries. Having travelled quite a bit, booking hotels seemed like second-nature, the hardest part really was finding a place that you like (which is easy enough in itself), the … Continue Reading
Part of the reason we started Hand Luggage Only was to connect with more people who share our passion for travel so I am always delighted when we find out more about anything food or travel related. I still get excited when someone tells me about a restaurant/bar/new attraction that I haven’t been to in … Continue Reading
Being one of the biggest islands in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote has definitely become a firm favourite to visit whilst exploring the archipelago. Which, if I’m totally honest, is made even better by all the best things to do in Lanzarote that are dotted all across the island. Plus, it’s right next to the other … Continue Reading
Ireland is a totally incredible country to explore, with so many gorgeous places to see. That being said, there’s also a shed load of history to explore, with some of the best castles in Ireland dotted around the whole country. You see, Ireland has had a really long history, and with most castles being … Continue Reading
As our lives become ever more hectic and busy, it really is important that we all make that quality ‘me time’ that often comes (albeit not exclusively) with travel. It doesn’t matter where you choose to go, how you do it or even if you stay close to home – travel, gives us the opportunity to … Continue Reading