Bristol is a wonderful city and I love showing friends round. I’ve compiled my favourite places to show those who are new to the city and want to get a good feel of the place. To make this doable in one day I’ve kept things fairly central - luckily Bristol is a very walkable city! … Continue reading A Day in Bristol: Visitor’s Guide
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Edinburgh Travel Guide
My sister moved to Edinburgh in January 2022 and I’ve enjoyed visiting her several times. Edinburgh is such a beautiful city and I was delighted to discover how multi-faceted it is and how much it’s got to offer. Here are some of my recommendations: Food Chez Jules – enjoy delicious steak frites in a bustling … Continue reading Edinburgh Travel Guide
Weekend in Paris Guide
In May 2023 my sister and I hopped on the Eurostar to Paris for a long weekend. We’d visited when we were younger and had ticked off a lot of the key tourist sights, so were keen to try and experience Paris more like locals this time! We stayed in the Marais neighbourhood which was … Continue reading Weekend in Paris Guide
7 City Break Tips
Living in the UK we’re very lucky to have Europe on our doorstep, along with many amazing cities within the UK, and you can fit plenty of exploring into just a long weekend! Here are some ways to make the most of your next trip: Create a List on Google maps where you can save … Continue reading 7 City Break Tips
Long Weekend in Lisbon
In Autumn last year I researched places to visit in January for a little warmth and sunshine that didn’t require long haul flights, and Portugal seemed ideal for a weekend getaway. My boyfriend and I went for 4 nights at the end of January, which gave us 3 full days of exploring. Lisbon is a … Continue reading Long Weekend in Lisbon
St Lucia
In September 2019 my family and I were fortunate to return to the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia for a relaxing holiday. We stayed at the wonderful Anse Chastanet resort on the west side of the island, where we spent 8 nights. One of the most remarkable and distinguishing features of this hotel is … Continue reading St Lucia
Two Nights in Edinburgh
I'd been wanting to visit Edinburgh for a while, so when a family friend offered up a soon-to-be expiring voucher for a free hotel stay I jumped at the chance. I booked cheap weekday flights which cost just £42 per person to fly there and back. It was the first time I’d done a local … Continue reading Two Nights in Edinburgh