We’ve all heard tell of the British capital’s famous green spaces, which stretch over 4,900 acres (1980 hectares) in total throughout Greater London. Hyde Park, which used to be Henry VIII’s personal hunting ground, is probably the most well-known, and the largest of four royal Read Post
12 fun things to do in Paddington, London (+ 1 extra)
Everyone has heard of Paddington Bear, but people are less familiar with Paddington, the place. In the heart of West London is Paddington, an under-rated destination for people who want to learn about London’s history and culture. his area is wedged between Notting Hill and Read Post
Enjoying 24 hours of things to do in Cardiff, Wales
Noon had just gone by when I arrived in Cardiff Central. I’d spend a day in the Welsh capital, the UK before driving on to Pembrokeshire, where I’d walk the Pembrokeshire Coastal path and visit some quaint little towns like St. Davids. But what are Read Post
These are some of the best places for tea in London
Those of you who’ve been following me for a while, know that I’m a massive tea fan. And what better place to sip this lovely liquid than in London? I’ve been to London plenty of times but somehow haven’t written that much about it, savoring Read Post
Dorset photography locations
Dorset in the UK is really “my thing”. Even with weather circumstances not being ideal, and by far not enough time, the first evening and morning of the trip already provided heaps of inspiration. This post contains tips and tools I used when I went photography location scouting in Dorset. Read Post
10 things to do in Tynemouth, England on a day trip
I visited the coastal town of Tynemouth, England on a day trip from Newcastle and researched some things to do in Tynemouth beforehand. Here they are. 10 things to do in Tynemouth 1. Go on a Saturday for Tynemouth Market If you go to Read Post
Fun things to do in Newcastle: activities for a weekend away
I’d been wanting to visit Newcastle, the ‘great north’ city in the UK for a while and so when I was invited there as part of a conference I spoke at, I gladly said yes. The Newcastle Tourism Board sent me a list of fun Read Post
Review of the afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace
When I was planning my recent trip to London, afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace was one of the first things I put on my list. Here’s my review. Read Post
Boardmasters festival in Newquay: the how, what and when
Boardmasters is a music and surf festival at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay in Cornwall, the UK. I spent 4 days there. Here you can read all about how to get there, how to get tickets, the Boardmasters campsite and more. Read Post
Review of Loch Ness Boat Tour & Castle Visit with Jacobite Cruises
I joined Loch Ness cruises by Jacobite on a Loch Ness tour and visit of Urquhart Castle. Wonder if we saw Nessie? Read to find out and get practical information to plan your own Loch Ness trip and castle visit. It’s a must when in Inverness, Scotland! Read Post
Introducing St Davids, Wales: smallest city and beautiful peninsula
St Davids is both the name of the smallest city in Britain and of a Welsh peninsula. In the city, you find the magnificent cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, as well as some local pubs and afternoon tea options. On the peninsula you can walk a part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Read Post
Boldly hiking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is 186 miles long and runs all around Wales. There are several car parks along the Coastal Path so you can choose where to start your walk. I walked it from Stack Rocks car park to St. Govan’s Chapel. It was absolutely worth it. See why: … Read Post
Is Windsor Castle worth a visit? Have a look and see!
Visiting Windsor Castle from London is easy. You can do it by train or by taxi. We made a day trip out of it and had a look inside the Queen’s Castle. Is it worth visiting Windsor Castle? I think it is, but read this post and decide for yourself. Read Post
The Comedy Store: a great night out in London
On our annual father-daughter trips to London, England there has always been one constant: musical. Every time we stayed overnight we went to see a musical at the West End. Not so this year, however. We’d been toying with the idea of buying last minute Read Post
Not so typical London: Canary Wharf and Greenwich
Canary Wharf is one of London, England‘s two main financial areas, together with the City of London. It’s located at the West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs. This used to be a very vibrant port area and the older buildings on site, reminding Read Post