Western Europe

History is written by the Victors. In England’s case that means wealthy white noble-men. It’s their viewpoints, biases, judgements and perspective that dominate our common narrative. The histories of the poor, whether male or female, are lost to the aeons of time. The histories of rich women are often told through a lens of wealthy […]

Oh look, it’s another Hannah post about gardens. I can only apologise for my lack of diverse content. I’m slowly turning my own garden in to a tranquil space, and I make every excuse to visit as many beautiful gardens as possible. So it is with absolute joy and delight that London has an annual […]

Set in the market town of Alnwick, this grand castle and its modern gardens are among the most popular attractions in northern England. The castle is the seat of the Dukes of Northumberland and is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. With over 950 years of history, spectacular grounds, and cinematic fame, […]

I’ve not been able to take much annual leave yet this year, so I’ve tried to see and do a bit more at weekends for a change of scene. It’s meant that I’ve explored more of England, and one of my absolute highlights was a trip to the north of England with my Mum and […]

Edinburgh is an amazing city; it’s atmospheric, packed with history and full of glorious architecture. Without a doubt its most famous resident is its castle, perched atop a hill which has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital for centuries. I was so excited for my visit, but (and I hate to write this) I found […]

I needed some fresh air. I’d been indoors working at my hotel for the entire day, so once I was able to log off, I was straight outside. Given it was the summer, I knew I had a few hours of daylight to play with so I decided to be bold and set off on […]

Edinburgh is one of those cities that instantly pulls you in. Between the castle towering over the skyline, winding cobbled streets, and cozy pubs tucked into every corner, it’s the kind of place that feels both historic and totally alive. Whether you’re here for the views, the rich history, or the whiskey – Edinburgh delivers. […]

We arrived in Zürich a little worse for wear. It was the last stop on our Switzerland trip and travel fatigue was setting in. On our first night, my husband had a really bad asthma attack and couldn’t breathe properly. He had to sit on the floor all night to keep himself stable and whilst […]

Château Chillon took my breath away with its beauty. Without a doubt in my top five castles of all time, this gorgeous place nestled in to the shoreline of Lake Geneva is something special. It’s the most visited castle in all of Switzerland and it’s so easy to see why, with it’s epic location, beautiful […]

Hamburg is a different kind of Germany against the typical image of picture perfect timbered houses and alpine landscapes of the south. Instead, Hamburg is a modern, edgy, and interesting northern city with lots to offer visitors – from its world class museums to unique architecture, located right on the waterfront of the river Elbe […]