Having lived in Yorkshire for over 5 years, I’ve been fortunate enough to see a lot of this amazing area. While places like Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, and Scarborough (and even more in the North York Moors) are very popular, there are a few gems just a bit further north. Having visited Staithes just once… Read More The Yorkshire Coast: Staithes and Runswick Bay
Last summer, I had the adventure of a lifetime hiking Hadrian’s Wall, an 84-mile, long-distance trail through Northumberland and across England. Having visited Northumberland pre-rona in 2020 (roadtripping along the coast), I fell totally in love with this underrated part of the north of England. After hiking Hadrian’s Wall, I set off to visit Alnwick… Read More Why You Should Visit Alnwick, Northumberland
For far too long, I’ve been guilty of driving through the North Pennines without stopping on my way to the Lake District. Last summer I decided that needed to change! I had a fantastic weekend exploring this underrated and beautiful part of the north of England. The North Pennines AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)… Read More A Guide to the North Pennines AONB: What to See and Do
I loved hiking Hadrian’s Wall! It was my first long-distance hike, and one of my biggest accomplishments to date. There are a lot of things I wish I had known before I went, including what to pack – and more importantly, what not to pack. If you’re thinking about doing Hadrian’s Wall, here’s my packing… Read More Hadrian’s Wall Packing List: What to Pack For Hiking Hadrian’s Wall
Swaledale was one of my favorite discoveries of 2020, both in Yorkshire and in the UK in general. This is a beautiful, scenic, and quiet part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and now one of my favorite places in Yorkshire. There are so many good walks to do in the area, but it’s also… Read More The Prettiest Villages to See in Swaledale
There is a lot of planning, preparation, and training before setting off to do something like Hadrian’s Wall. I am so proud of myself for walking Hadrian’s Wall – especially because I did it all on my own! I planned it, booked it, prepped it, navigated it, and walked it all on my own, basically… Read More A 6-Day Itinerary For Hiking Hadrian’s Wall
I truly cannot believe that I get to write this post – that I have been so lucky and so fortunate as to be able to have lived in my beautiful city of York for five years, and to get to live here indefinitely. Five years ago today, on 13 October 2016, I landed in… Read More 5 Years in England: Why I Love Living in York
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