Street art is alive and well in London’s Brick Lane. Although there is certainly some street art which I might just call graffiti, most of it is definitely art. Everywhere you look you can find posters, sculptures and murals – some of which are more subtle than others. Although the street art in Brick Lane […]
I spent a week in Scotland when I took a Haggis Adventures tour around this beautiful country. The tour lasted for 5 days and before I went home, I spent 2 days in Edinburgh, exploring the city, getting my Harry Potter fix and eating lots of delicious food. If you’re planning to spend a weekend in […]
Venice is an incredible city, and although its popularity has made it expensive, there are still ways to visit Venice on a budget. Whether you’re backpacking Venice or just looking for a holiday in Venice without breaking the bank, I’ve got you covered with these tips! Know Before You Go to Venice The Best Time […]
I visited Loch Ness as part of my 5-day Highland flight tour with Haggis Adventures. We spent two nights in Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness and spent two days exploring things to do in Loch Ness and surrounding area. I learned a lot about the Loch and the mysterious Loch Ness monster […]
You may wonder if I’m biased. As the #wombatstraveller Ambassador for wombat’s Hostels, there is no way I’d give an honest review of the wombat’s London, right? Wrong! I loved this hostel, not only is it easily the best hostel in London, it is one of my favourite hostels EVER. And I’ve stayed in a […]
I remember going to the Tower of London when I was a kid, I must have been less than 10 years old so we’re talking maybe 25 years ago (wow that makes me feel old)! The only thing I remember was the beautiful purple velvet crown in the Crown Jewels, and nothing else. So, when […]
Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan… Italy is not short of beautiful cities. These are all cities you will have heard of before, even if you haven’t visited them personally. But what about Trento? Does that sound familiar? Probably not! I had never heard of Trento before visiting here as part of the Traverse blogger conference, but […]
I’ve lived in England for most of my life yet haven’t travelled much in the UK. However, after my trip to Ireland last year, I couldn’t wait to visit Scotland! I was invited by Haggis Adventures to join them on one of their Highland Fling 5-day tours around Scotland and was excited to see everything […]
I am a sucker for a good view, and for that, you usually have to go up high. However, Venice is full of beautiful vistas from the ground up, so you don’t need to get vertigo while enjoying a beautiful view. Here are my favourite places to visit with the best views in Venice – […]
Gin is the most English of spirits, and one of my favourite tipples! On my recent visit to London as #wombatsTraveller ambassador for wombat’s Hostels, I decided to visit the Beefeater Gin Distillery London, the most famous gin distillery in London. Their gin distillery tour included a visit to the working distillery, access to their […]