Perched in the North of England, in the heart of Yorkshire; Leeds is an incredible city to visit. Now, I know it might not be the first city you’ll think about when visiting England, especially if visiting from outside the UK. That being said, it shouldn’t be missed for a day trip whist exploring Yorkshire. … Continue Reading
London is one of the most exciting cities in the world – I know I could be accused of being biased here but I genuinely think know so! Having lived in London for a few years and hence gotten the opportunity to take in a whole range of experiences in London (on a wide range … Continue Reading
Yup, Up Helly Aa is as fierce as it looks. Hoards of angry Vikings and their burning ships surround the Shetland Islands on an annual basis; bringing mayhem to the local community that just can’t get rid of those pesky Vikings. Or, so I assume if we had lived 1,200 years ago. It’s one epic … Continue Reading
Wales is a totally gorgeous country to explore! From picturesque towns like Tenby gorgeous Welsh beaches and beautiful national parks, it’s the kind of country that’s got a little slice of everything to see. Now, if you’re basing yourself in South Wales or the more rural areas around West Wales, you’ll easily find a heap of … Continue Reading
One of the larger of the Channel Islands, the gorgeous gem of Guernsey is stunning to visit. There’s a heap of the best things to do in Guernsey dotted all across the island, with the sandy coves, historic castles and yummy places to eat making it perfect for a long weekend trip! Easily reached by … Continue Reading
We’ve raved about these islands so much on here, and we’ve finally gotten around to putting together our video from our visit to the Isles of Scilly! The beaches are incredible here, the water is crystal clear, one of the most Southern parts of England you can visit, the warm winds (a-la the Gulf stream) … Continue Reading
There’s no doubt that our country has some of the best castles in England. Now, it’s no surprise that I’m slightly biased here, but we’ve got hundreds of incredible castles that are just too beautiful to ignore. That being said, with so many castles in England, it can actually be hard to pinpoint just a … Continue Reading
The next day in York was perhaps the fastest I’ve ever gotten ready (or at least pretty close). For starters, the breakfast at the Gray’s Court hotel is something worth arriving early and leaving enough time to enjoy (didn’t take any photos today but promise to take my camera with me tomorrow so I can … Continue Reading
There are so many gorgeous national parks to visit in the UK! Best of all, they’re dotted all across the country, with quite a few within easy reach of the cities, like South Downs National Park. It’s a total gem to explore and so easy to explore from places like Brighton or London, and the … Continue Reading
Back when we were students in St Andrews, there were plans to knock down the building at the waterfront in Dundee and replace it with a V&A Dundee. I don’t pay much attention to things like this but Lloyd does and as soon as we decided to head up to Scotland, this was one place … Continue Reading