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 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
After living in Yorkshire for nearly seven years, the North York Moors National Park is one of my favorite areas. Without a doubt, the Hole of Horcum is my favorite hike not just in the North York Moors or Yorkshire, but in the entirety of the UK. I’ve done this walk so many times I’ve… Read More Hiking the Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors
The Lake District, in the north of England, is one of my favorite places on earth. I visited for the first time in April 2017, and was completely enchanted. It’s a destination that I return to regularly, and an area I know extremely well. There is so much to see and do in this national… Read More 30 Incredible Places to Visit in the Lake District
I’m lucky enough to have called Yorkshire home for many years – and one of the best times of year to visit is during spring. There are so many different flowers that bloom around the area year on year, and I’ve loved getting to see so many specific destinations for the spring blossoms. If you’re… Read More The Best Destinations for Spring Flowers in Yorkshire
The Katherine of Aragon Festival takes place during the last weekend of January every year in Peterborough, UK. I’ve been lucky enough to attend the festival in person four times: 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2023. Katherine of Aragon is my favorite person in history, and someone I admire with all my heart – she’s my… Read More What to Know About the Katherine of Aragon Festival in Peterborough
Yorkshire is my favorite place on earth, and somewhere that I’m lucky enough to call my permanent home. I have explored so much of this area during my 6+ years here – I know Yorkshire like the back of my hand. I’ve done a lot of hiking over the years – whether it’s exploring the… Read More The Best Walks in Yorkshire
The East Riding of Yorkshire is such an underrated part of the country. So many people dismiss it, or focus on the big-name national parks like the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. But there are some truly stunning and unique places to visit here! If you’re planning a trip to East Yorkshire, this is… Read More The Best Places to Visit in East Yorkshire
Yorkshire is my favorite place in the world, and I’m lucky enough to call it my forever home. After spending so many years exploring this incredible destination, there are some spots that simply make my heart sing. They’re so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes. They ground me, and remind me just why exactly… Read More The Best Views in Yorkshire
Despite living in Yorkshire for over 6 years, I’m still discovering new places I hadn’t been. With my move to Australia, I decided to tick one major item off my bucket list before I went: I finally visited Spurn Point! This is one of the most unique and incredible places I’ve been to in Yorkshire,… Read More Why You Need to Visit the Spectacular Spurn Point in East Yorkshire
Malham is easily one of my favorite places in the Yorkshire Dales, and in all of Yorkshire itself. With beautiful scenery and great opportunities for hiking, the Dales were at the top of my list when I first moved to Yorkshire. Malham was the first place I visited in the Dales, and it definitely didn’t… Read More What to See in Malham in the Yorkshire Dales
Even though I lived in the UK for over 6 years, there are plenty of places I haven’t explored yet. One place I’d been dying to revisit for years was Lincoln – I visited during my study abroad in Nottingham in September 2013, and had never been back! Lincoln is similar to York: a beautiful,… Read More How to Spend a Weekend in Lincoln and Lincolnshire
The Yorkshire Coast is such a beautiful place, and one of my favorite areas in the world. And I would know – I’ve walked the entire thing. My first coastal walk was in January 2018, and by summer 2022 I realized I’d hiked nearly half of the Yorkshire Coast between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Bridlington. So I… Read More The Best Places to Visit on the Yorkshire Coast
I’m lucky enough to call Yorkshire home, and have spent years exploring this incredible part of the country from top to bottom. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is full of beautiful places – from dramatic summits and pretty waterfalls to historic castles and abbeys. There are many different and distinct dales, but the main areas… Read More The BEST Places to Visit in the Yorkshire Dales
This summer, I finally ticked a major item off my bucket list: I went on a hot-air balloon ride!!! This has been something I’ve wanted to do for ages, and of course I wanted to see my beautiful city of York from above. After several re-bookings, I finally got to go on my spectacular hot-air… Read More Up, Up, and Away: A Hot-Air Balloon Flight in York
I’ve been lucky enough to have lived in Yorkshire for 6 years now – this region is absolutely full of amazing places and experiences. A visit down Gaping Gill, one of the biggest caves in the country, has been on my Yorkshire bucket list for years. It’s located in the Yorkshire Dales near Clapham. This… Read More How to Visit Gaping Gill Cave in the Yorkshire Dales
As a born and bred Minnesotan, I spent most of my life living in an extreme winter climate. I’ve done a few winter hikes on my own as an adult in MN, but the majority of my winter hiking experience has now been in the UK. When winter weather hits, this country goes crazy (or… Read More My Top Tips for Winter Hiking in the UK