I adore afternoon tea. Tasty sandwiches and savoury snacks coupled with delectable cakes and a pot of tea. What could be more perfect? If you’d never heard of afternoon tea or haven’t tasted it yet, here’s everything you need to know about this delicious English tradition. This post was written in collaboration with Square Meal […]
I lived in Manchester for about a year before moving to Barcelona. It’s a fabulous city, so to inspire you to visit Manchester I asked Manchester expert Polly from Let’s Travel UK to share her top tips for how to enjoy the perfect Manchester city break. According to many Brits – and all northerners (like […]
This article is written in partnership with Omio In these uncertain times, we all need a break. But, with most of the world out of bounds, we need to think about holidaying closer to home. With the UK’s amazing cities and beautiful natural spots, this is certainly not a hardship. Follow our tips and tricks […]
If you are planning a trip to England in winter, or you are British and planning a staycation for Christmas, London is the place to go. Although it is a wonderful city break at any visit of the year, visiting London in winter is a fun and unique experience. Here are my top tips for […]
I love Leeds! I went to University there and spent 10 years living in the city, and I fall in love with it every time I go back to visit. Leeds has changed a lot since I lived there, and Leeds City Centre is unrecognisable in some places! So, to get to know it again, […]
York is one of my favourite cities in the UK and is a wonderful place to spend a weekend or several days. The great news is that you can do all this without worrying about money as there are plenty of free things to do in York. Thanks to the free attractions and free museums […]
London is an incredible city, yet there are so many different things to do in London it can be overwhelming! How do you choose what to do in London? The first thing is to decide how long to spend in London, then work from there when you know how much time you have. I’ve put […]
The British countryside is one of the best places in the world to enjoy the outdoors. I had the pleasure of doing some of the best hikes in the UK last year, and hope to explore more once it is safe to do so. To celebrate the best of Britain when we can travel again, […]
Looking for the best free things to do in Edinburgh? You’re in the right place! Edinburgh is a fabulous destination, but its popularity means the prices in the city are higher than the rest of Scotland. However, a visit here doesn’t have to cost the earth as there are plenty of free things to do […]
Where can you find Harry Potter in Edinburgh? Although Edinburgh wasn’t used to film any of the scenes in the Harry Potter films, it is where J K Rowling wrote the books and found inspiration for characters and locations in her famous wizarding world. Here you can find some of the best spots for Potterheads […]