Today is a huge milestone for me. 10 years ago today, I moved to the UK! I got off a plane at Manchester airport, admitted defeat at the baggage carousel as the airline lost all four of my checked bags, and went through passport control for the first time as a UK resident. 10 years.… Read More Reflections on 10 Years of Life in the UK
One of my favorite trips this summer was my long weekend in Copenhagen. Not only was it my first trip to Denmark, but I got to visit my best friend who lives there! It was a fantastic city break, and I loved enjoying the Scandinavian sunshine. If you’re planning a trip to Copenhagen, this post… Read More How to Spend a Long Weekend in Copenhagen: 3-Day Itinerary
Looking for an off-beat, nature-filled getaway? Let me introduce you to Moss, Norway. I spent a week here in summer, housesitting through Trusted Housesitters for two cute kitties. It wasn’t somewhere I’d considered visiting before, but I had a lovely time. Here’s your guide to visiting Moss. Where is Moss? Moss is about 65 kilometers… Read More 11 Things to See and Do in Moss, Norway
This summer, I finally did something I’ve been wanting to do for ages: I took the Settle to Carlisle Railway through the Yorkshire Dales! This was a fantastic day out, and I enjoyed it so much. Northern Rail was running a summer flash sale, with some tickets just £1.50 each way. I snapped up cheap… Read More Everything You Need to Know About the Settle to Carlisle Railway
I finally visited Norway this summer for almost two weeks, spending a week road tripping around the country. One of my dreams was to see puffins here, and I managed to make that dream come true on a visit to Runde! This island is an incredible destination for birders and wildlife fans. Here’s everything you… Read More How to See Puffins on the Island of Runde, Norway
I recently spent the night in Goathland, one of my favorite places in the North York Moors National Park. Despite visiting many, many times over the years, this was the first time I stayed in the village overnight! My home away from home was the Mallyan Spout Hotel, somewhere I’ve stopped by for food and… Read More Where to Stay in Goathland: The Mallyan Spout Hotel
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)