Spring is probably my favorite time of year, especially where I live – the spring flowers in Yorkshire are just stunning! Bluebells appear towards the end of April until around mid-May, blanketing woodlands in a carpet of purple. I love seeing the bluebells and after many years in Yorkshire, have seen some of the most… Read More The Top Places to See Bluebells in Yorkshire
There are so many beautiful parts of Scotland, but the remote Highlands around Corrour and Rannoch Moor are particularly special. With limited road access, this area is one of the most inaccessible in the country! The scenery and hiking opportunities here are superb. I recently spent a few days at Loch Ossian Youth Hostel near… Read More The Best Walks to Do Around Corrour, Scotland
I recently spent a long weekend at a remote, off-grid hostel in the Scottish Highlands near Corrour. This is the Loch Ossian Youth Hostel – a small hostel located in a stunningly beautiful and isolated area of Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know about this superb getaway. How to Book Loch Ossian Youth Hostel You… Read More A Getaway to the Scottish Highlands: Staying at Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Last year I finally visited one of my greatest England travel oversights: the Cotswolds. This beautiful area in southwest England is known for its charming chocolate-box villages, pretty honeycomb cottages, and picturesque scenery. And when I ended up housesitting in Oxford for three weeks, I knew I had to go! As I didn’t have a… Read More Exploring the Cotswolds: A Walk Through 5 Charming Villages
Springtime means flowers blooming, lambs in the fields, and the return of some of the UK’s cutest seabirds: puffins. Puffins are adorable birds, often likened to clowns because of their distinctive beak and face. They spend the winters out in warmer seas, and return to rear their only chick – called a puffling – on… Read More The Best Places to See Puffins in the UK
Northumberland has to be one of the most underrated places in England. This northern county, bordering Scotland on one side, has so much to offer. From magnificent castles to stunning beaches and coastline, plus a national park with lots of options for hiking, Northumberland has it all. I’ve been a number of times, and each… Read More 27 Incredible Places to Visit in Northumberland
The Peak District is a wonderful destination for hiking and exploring the great outdoors. It’s not far from where I live in York, and I can get out here on day trips without too much trouble. Last fall, I finally ticked off one hike I’d been wanting to do for ages: Alport Castles. This is… Read More Alport Castles: A Fantastic Hike in the Peak District
York is such a wonderful place to live – I feel lucky to have called this city home for most of the last decade. But part of why I love York so much is what’s outside of the city. There are so many amazing destinations around York in the wider Yorkshire region, and many are… Read More The Best Day Trips from York, England
The Peak District was one of my first weekend trips when I moved to the UK nearly a decade ago. This beautiful area has called me back many, many times over the years. With spectacular natural scenery, charming villages, historic sites, and great hikes, there is so much to do here. It’s hard to narrow… Read More 30 Amazing Places to Visit in the Peak District
I’m lucky enough to have called Yorkshire home for most of the last decade. As part of my goal to summit the Dales 30 – the 30 highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales – I recently went for a glorious hike up Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat. Straddling the border between Wensleydale and Swaledale,… Read More Yorkshire Dales Walks: Hiking Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat from Wensleydale
I adore the Yorkshire Coast – it’s one of my favorite parts of the country! On my most recent trip to Whitby, I came across an attraction on Google I’d never seen before: Mulgrave Castle. I was so intrigued as, despite nearly a decade in Yorkshire, I’d never heard of it before! I went off… Read More How to Visit Old Mulgrave Castle, North Yorkshire
Cornwall was always one of my biggest UK travel oversights. I’d been just once, for two days, in January, 11 years ago, without a car. So, when the opportunity came to spend over two weeks here last summer, I jumped at it! I managed to squeeze in a LOT during a short amount of time,… Read More 39 Unbelievable Places You Must Visit in Cornwall
Whitby is one of my favorite places in all of Yorkshire. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been here now! It’s somewhere I always take friends when they come visit – it’s the perfect combination of history, seaside fun, and coastal charm. Here are the best things to do in Whitby to have… Read More How to Spend the Perfect Day in Whitby
I’ve visited Dubrovnik three times: in May 2014, in April 2016, and most recently in September 2025. Between my first two trips, there was an enormous increase in tourism in the city. This had skyrocketed by my trip last year! Dubrovnik has been at the center of the debate on overtourism, responsible/sustainable travel, cruise ship… Read More Dubrovnik, Croatia: How to Avoid the Crowds (and Save Money)
My first trip to Zagreb back in 2016 was a very brief one. I was thrilled to return in 2025, on my third trip to Croatia! This is a fantastic destination for a city break, and it’s much more affordable than the hotspots on the Dalmatian Coast like Dubrovnik. Here’s my guide for the best… Read More How to Spend a City Break in Zagreb, Croatia
I love exploring every corner of the UK, and there’s one destination that’s been at the top of my bucket list for years. The Isles of Scilly are a group of islands off the coast of Cornwall, and last year I finally went for the first time! While I sadly only visited for a day,… Read More Isles of Scilly Day Trip: How to Spend 1 Day in Paradise
Yorkshire is home to some truly amazing walks – I would know, I’ve done my fair few of them! This August, I set off for my first multi-day walk in Yorkshire, hiking the Minster Way between York and Beverley. Here’s my complete guide for doing the trail! What is the Minster Way? The Minster Way… Read More A Hiking Guide for the Minster Way in Yorkshire
I still can’t believe that I made my dream trip to Switzerland happen this summer. It was such an incredible 3.5 weeks! Hiking in the Swiss Alps was a phenomenal experience. One of my favorite days (possibly of my entire life!) was hiking from Kleine Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen. This is a long hike, with a… Read More Spectacular Hikes in Switzerland: Kleine Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen
I was determined to hike Stac Pollaidh when I first did the North Coast 500 back in 2020. But unfortunately, the weather had other plans. When I showed up to do the hike, there was no visibility – you couldn’t even see the hill! Thankfully, the weather was much better on my most recent trip… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Stac Pollaidh in Scotland
I’ve made it no secret that Scotland is one of my favorite places in the world. I simply love this country – and I was lucky enough to spend a few days road tripping the far northwest Scottish Highlands this summer. While I’d been to the area when I did the North Coast 500 back… Read More Handa Island, Scotland: What You Need to Know for Your Visit