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!
Since all my international travel plans have been ruined this year, I’ve been making an effort to explore locally around Yorkshire now that we can. Thankfully, there are so many amazing places that are nearby to me that I can get outside and discover! One of my favorite hikes so far has been in the… Read More North York Moors Hikes: Chop Gate to the Wainstones
It might seem like a lifetime ago, but just earlier this year I went on a wonderful hike in Farndale in the North York Moors. Farndale is primarily popular for its daffodils—the Google Maps location even labels it as the “Low Mill Car Park for Farndale Daffodil Walk.” This walk along the River Dove is… Read More Farndale Daffodils: An Easy Spring Walk in the North York Moors
2022 UPDATE: Unfortunately the Old Court House B&B has closed permanently. I’ve decided to keep this review live anyway, just as it was a great place to stay! I had a fantastic weekend away in Northumberland in March—this was my first real visit to this underrated part of the country! While most of the world… Read More Review: Old Court House B&B, Wooler
There are a lot of things I wish I had known before I moved abroad. Life isn’t necessarily a walk in the park, and if you live abroad you will undoubtedly struggle at some point in time. I have definitely struggled. For me, one of my biggest challenges since I moved to the UK in… Read More Getting My UK Driver’s License: My Battle With The Wrong Side Of The Road
Right before the ‘rona struck and the world went into lockdown, I had the most unbelievable weekend away in Northumberland. This county at the very north of England might just be the most underrated destination in the whole country! There is so much to do here that a weekend coastal road trip wasn’t really enough—a… Read More Exploring Northumberland: A Coastal Road Trip Itinerary
One of the most popular things to do in the Yorkshire Dales is hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks. These are the highest peaks in Yorkshire: Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (723m), and Pen-y-Ghent (694m). Most people do a massive walk and do all three in one day (usually 12-14 hours), sometimes for a challenge for charity. Instead… Read More Exploring The Yorkshire Dales: Hiking Pen-y-Ghent
UPDATED MARCH 2026! York is one of the most popular destinations in the north of England, and it’s a city I’ve called home for most of the last decade. Over the years, I’ve really appreciated how many great walks there are in the city! Even if you’re just visiting York, these are a few great… Read More The Best Walks in and Around York, England
Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the north of England, and one that I’ve been to many times. But all my trips were either for another purpose (ie. visa appointments), or just briefly as a stop before or after flights. I finally had the chance to explore it properly for the day and… Read More A City Guide For Exploring Manchester: What To See, Eat, And Drink!
I’ve made no secret that the Lake District is one of my favorite places in England, and in the entire world in general. This national park is home to some of the most stunning scenery I’ve ever encountered: lush valleys interspersed between mountain peaks, lakes spread out across the land, and plenty of hiking trails… Read More Crinkle Crags in Langdale: A Beautiful Hike in the Lake District
One of the ways I’ve changed the most since moving to the UK is embracing my love of the outdoors. I love hiking and getting to see so many different landscapes. I’ve also fully embraced camping and have especially loved my camping trips in Scotland! I thought it was about time to do a tell-all… Read More My Outdoor Gear Guide For Hiking And Camping In The UK
Every year, I like to do a few recap posts to sum up my best and worst travel moments, and the favorite places I visited. I’ve already written about my top experiences in 2019, and my worst travel moments in 2019! But I always like to talk a bit about some of the destinations I’ve… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2019
Traveling isn’t necessarily all fun and games. There are so many amazing parts of travel, and in 2019 I’ve had some pretty fantastic experiences! But there’s always a downside. It’s not all pretty Instagam pictures and highlights reels. There will always be some bad travel moments thrown in with the good ones. In 2017, some… Read More My Worst Travel Moments Of 2019
The end of the year is always a good time for reflection. In 2019, I visited 14 countries, 4 of which were new to me. I took 15 flights, and gained quite a few new passport stamps in my (brand new) passport. I managed to travel a lot with a full-time job. I achieved a… Read More My Top Travel Experiences Of 2019