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 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
2025 was a wild year for me. I started the year in New Zealand, finishing up my working holiday visa and my time in the Southern Hemisphere, before returning to the UK and embarking on my housesitting era. Housesits took me all over the UK, and I had a few other trips to other countries… Read More The Best Places I Visited in 2025
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