A visit to Medieval York is like stepping back in the middle ages! We visited York for the first time on our recent trip to the UK with my parents and we spent a short but sweet 24 hours exploring as much of this magical city as we could! York has so much to offer and we really only managed to scratch the surface. We loved exploring the extensive city walls, picturesque overhanging timber houses of The Shambles and the magnificent Gothic cathedral, York Minster.…
After a lovely Christmas Eve in Kent, it was time to spend Christmas Day in Surrey with Dan’s mum. We had a beautiful day exploring our old village, spending time with his family, wandering around the local lakes and eating and drinking plenty (just as Christmas should be)! Sadly, there was no snow but we still had a beautiful day and another wonderful Christmas.
This Christmas was our first trip back to the UK since we left in 2016. We were really excited to be going back to visit some of our favourite places, as well as some new destinations and of course catch up with family and friends! Our first stop was an early Christmas with Dan’s dad on Christmas Eve. He lives in beautiful Kent, literally just around the corner from Leeds Castle! If you’ve been following along for a while, then you’ll know that Leeds Castle…
The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the southern coast of England. The Jurassic Coast stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, across 95 stunning miles of coastline. This region was designated as England’s first natural World Heritage Site in 2001. The layers of rocks along the coastline reveal the history of the region through multiple periods including the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. The Jurassic Coast is one of the world’s best places to explore rocks and witness…
London is famous for many reasons and has an incredible range of things to see and do! Here are ten unique, hidden gems will take you off the beaten track in a city that is bursting with weird and wonderful attractions.
Paddington is one of our favourite areas in London. It is a cosmopolitan area, famous for many things including Paddington Station where little Paddington Bear first arrived in London! It has beautiful canals to garden squares, history, shopping, restaurants and charming streets to stroll around. Paddington Station is one of the largest stations is London and is situated just north of Hyde Park and a kilometre from iconic Oxford Street! Here are our five favourite places near Paddington Station.
Summer is our favourite time of the year in the UK. The sun shines, wildflowers are abloom, the beer gardens are full, people are happier and of course there are summer holidays! You don’t need to go abroad for the perfect summer holiday as there are a wealth of destinations close to home that will ensure the perfect summer getaway! From hiking on the Jurassic coast, to lazing on the beach in Cornwall, whisky tasting in the Scottish Highlands, treating yourself at boutique hotels in…
London is one of the best cities in the world for shopping and the chic borough of Chelsea, located in leafy, upmarket southwest London is one of the best areas for shopping. It boasts countless luxury brand names, boutique shops, top-end eateries and hidden gems! The main shopping street is King’s Road which runs right through the heart of the neighbourhood, with Sloan Street, Sloan Square and the Duke of York Square also some of the best places to shop in Chelsea. There are designer…
Afternoon tea is one of my favourite dining experiences. It really doesn’t get much better than a light meal of delicate sandwiches, cakes, pastries and scones with clotted cream and jam. Afternoon tea became popular in the 19th century in the UK and Cambridge is an afternoon tea hot spot! It’s impossible to visit Cambridge and not enjoy a traditional afternoon tea which is part of the city’s culture! There are so many amazing cafes and restaurants in Cambridge and here are 10 of our…
Paddington is a cosmopolitan and vibrant area. It has many hidden gems to be discovered, from royal parks to Little Venice and charming canals, quiet garden squares, unique bridges, historical buildings, plenty of places to eat and stay and of course, it’s famous, friendly bear! Here is our pick of things to do in London’s Paddington district.
