Bristol has so much on offer both in and around the city, including a range of events which happen every year, providing a great way to mark the changing of the seasons. The list I’ve curated below is by no means exhaustive, but I hope it provides some inspiration for you. Let’s get stuck in! … Continue reading Bristol Annual Event Guide
Living in Bristol, we’re very lucky to live so close to Bath and it makes such a great day trip. It’s a 10-minute train ride from Bristol Temple Meads or you can use one of several Park and Rides. The Georgian architecture is truly beautiful - there’s a reason why many a film crew have … Continue reading Bath Visitor’s Guide
Last year I counted up all the countries I've visited and I realised I was very close to reaching 30 before my 30th birthday in September! It seemed too good an opportunity to miss, and Montenegro became my 29th country in the Spring. I’d highly recommend a visit to the Bay of Kotor, with its … Continue reading 30 countries before 30!
Last October I went on my first ever start-to-finish solo trip in Porto! It felt really freeing to be able to fill my time exactly how I chose, and I quickly settled into this new way of travelling. I really enjoyed visiting Lisbon back in January 2020 and it was a pleasure to return to … Continue reading Solo Trip to Porto
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
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
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
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
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
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