A short history of Yorkshire’s Whitby Abbey
“Right over the town is the ruin of Whitby Abbey…. It is a most noble ruin, of immense size, and full of beautiful and romantic bits…” – Bram Stoker, Dracula …
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Everything you need to know before visiting the Harrogate Turkish Baths
Three things you should know about me is that I don’t like sweating, I never go barefoot in any bathroom but my own and walking around in a swimsuit is …
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What to see, do and eat in the Algarve
Portugal is famous of its Algarve region and with good reason. Stretching along the most southern part of Portugal and covering just under 2000 square mines (5000 km2 ), the Algarve is …
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Sagres: Ceramics, sunsets and the last sausages before America
Before visiting Portugal I had never even heard of Sagres. Balanced on the most southwesterly cliffs of mainland Europe, Sagres was for centuries believed to be the end of the …
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Top Tip: What to see, do and eat in Helsinki
Before visiting Helsinki I didn’t know much about the place to be honest. Yes, I knew it got really cold during the winter and that Santa Claus lives there, but …
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Chasing waterfalls on the Ingleton Trail
Whoever told you not to go chasing waterfalls didn’t know what they were talking about. If they had even the slightest idea how stunning the waterfalls around the Yorkshire Dales …
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Hiking through Yorkshire’s Raincliffe Woods
Raincliffe Woods is made up of just over 150 hectares of ancient woodland and is home to many species, including the native Alder, Hazel and Ash trees. In the woods …
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Where to find the best Christmas spots in London
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful city in the world. Yes, Christmas is upon London. From outdoor ice skating to some of the most …
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Top Tip: How to spend a weekend in Copenhagen
Beautiful streets, great food and such a colourful history, Copenhagen might just be the top European city for a quick weekend breakaway. What started as a Viking fishing village in …
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Ibsens Hotel and why it’s the best in Copenhagen
The first thing you spot walking from Nørreport station is the bright red neon sign. It reads ‘Hotel’, it’s been one of Copenhagen’s most iconic sites since the 60s and it belongs …
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