UPDATED JULY 2023! The second half of August is one of the best times to visit Yorkshire, this beautiful region in the North of England that I’ve been lucky enough to call home for over 6 years. Heather blooms around the moors, covering the landscapes in a blanket of purple as far as the eye… Read More The Best Places to See Heather in Bloom in Yorkshire
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall was such an amazing experience, and one of my biggest accomplishments to date. It was hard but so so worth it! I had a lot of questions about how much something like this costs – is it possible to do on a budget? How expensive does it need to be? So here… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Hike Hadrian’s Wall?
Hiking Hadrian’s Wall, the 84-mile, long-distance trail across the north of England, is probably my greatest achievement to date. After experiencing so much pain and trauma in the last year, this walk became my Everest. I needed to do it. I had to do it – to prove to myself, and everyone else, that I… Read More What You Need to Know About Hiking Hadrian’s Wall
Wensleydale is a popular destination to visit in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With rolling green fields dotted with sheep, it’s best known as the home of Wensleydale cheese. The area is so picturesque and charming, and there’s some good walks and pretty waterfalls to explore. Aysgarth Falls is a great place to visit, but… Read More Hawes, Hardraw Force, and More: Waterfalls in Wensleydale
I may be a bit biased as I live here, but I think Yorkshire is one of the greatest parts of the world. There is so much to see and do here! Yorkshire also has so much history to explore – from the wonderful city of York, to castles and cathedrals and historic sites all… Read More The Best Abbeys in Yorkshire, England
The Lake District is one of my favorite places in the world. My most recent trip last month was my ninth time visiting this spectacular national park, which to me is simply heaven on earth. As the UK gradually eases restrictions and domestic tourism opens, the Lake District (also known as ‘the Lakes’) is undoubtedly… Read More Why You Should Visit The Lake District This Year
There are so many amazing places in the Peak District! I have loved exploring more of this national park this summer and going on some incredible hikes. One of the reasons I love the Peak District so much is that it is so varied—the southern parts are so different from the northern parts. I finally… Read More Dovestone Reservoir and Saddleworth Moor: Hiking in the North Peak District
I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve been living in Yorkshire for 4 years now, and I had only been hiking in the Yorkshire Wolds this summer!! The Yorkshire Wolds is an area of low hills, predominately in East Riding of Yorkshire and a bit of North Yorkshire. I thought it was mainly farmland and fields,… Read More The Wonderful Yorkshire Wolds: Hiking Around Thixendale
The Peak District National Park is one of my favorite places in England. It’s such an incredible place but still so underrated! There are so many awesome spots to visit and it’s always nice to get away from the crowds. Thankfully, there are so many hidden gems in the Peak District and it’s easy to… Read More Hiking the Dragon’s Back: Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill in the Peak District
York is a fantastic destination to visit any time of year. Whether you come in spring, summer, fall, or winter, York will always welcome you. With autumn truly upon us now in the UK, the fall leaves have burst into color around the city. Here are the best places to see the autumn colors and… Read More Where to See the Best Autumn Colors in York
Well, today marks a big occasion for me. 4 years ago today, 13 October 2016, I moved to England. It has been a rollercoaster and I wasn’t really sure what to write about for this year. Life has been pretty tough lately, what with the pandemic and losing my job (you can read more about… Read More Celebrating 4 Years In England: On The Silver Lining Of UK Travel
Like the rest of the world, I’ve been spending a lot more time closer to home. Thankfully for me, York is full of amazing places to discover! Recently, I walked the York Solar System Trail. I only found out about this in the last year or so, despite living in York for nearly 4 years… Read More Discovering the York Solar System Trail
This summer, I finally ticked a big hike off my bucket list: High Cup Nick, in the North Pennines AONB and Eden Valley area of Cumbria. I saw a photo from here a few years ago and became obsessed with visiting. The stars finally aligned in the middle of July, and I made it out… Read More High Cup Nick: An Underrated and Extraordinary Hike in Cumbria
I’ve made it one of my goals to explore close to home as much as possible this summer. Thankfully, there are so many wonderful places to explore in Yorkshire! This hike around Rosedale in the North York Moors is a fantastic walk, discovering industrial ruins from the area’s mining heyday. This is definitely one of… Read More Hiking Around Rosedale in the North York Moors
In an effort to get out locally, I’ve been doing lots of hiking around Yorkshire. This hike around Kirkham Priory in the Howardian Hills was a fantastic short walk—perfect for a morning or afternoon of exploring. Better yet, it’s a great option for a car-free walk from York. The Howardian Hills is an Area of… Read More Kirkham Priory: A Short Walk in the Howardian Hills
One of the things I love most about living in Yorkshire is how many amazing places there are to explore here. The North York Moors National Park has so many fantastic places to visit and the area around Goathland is definitely one of them. This is one of my favorite hikes in the North York… Read More Goathland to Grosmont: A Classic Hike in the North York Moors
Roseberry Topping is one of the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park. Thanks to its distinctive shape, it’s even known as the “Yorkshire Matterhorn” in the area! It’s only 320 meters high, however the views are excellent. It’s also a great walk for beginners! I’ve done this hike twice, and… Read More Hiking Roseberry Topping and Newton Moor
With international travel on hold and all my trips canceled this year thanks to the pandemic, I’ve been exploring much closer to home! Thankfully, there’s so many wonderful places around Yorkshire that are accessible from where I live in York. Once lockdown was lifted, I finally made it to Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales.… Read More A Quick Guide to Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales
There are a lot of great places to visit in the Peak District National Park, and loads of fantastic hikes to go on. One of the most interesting things I’ve done in the Peak District is seeing a plane wreck—specifically, the B-29 Superfortress “Over Exposed” wreckage. If you’re looking to brush up on your navigation… Read More Plane Wrecks in the Peak District: Hiking to the B-29 Superfortress Wreckage
UPDATED JULY 2024! Swaledale might just be my new favorite place in Yorkshire. This area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is stunning and so quintessentially charming! Rolling green hills, drystone walls, pretty villages, barns dotted around the countryside… the whole region screams England and English countryside to me! If you’re looking for a great… Read More Exploring Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales: Hiking Around Muker, Keld, and More!