Western Europe

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 […]

London is so big that there are multiple areas which make up the entire city. Confusingly, one of those neighbourhoods is referred to as ‘The City’, but is actually only one small area of London. It’s the bit right at the heart, which was where the Romans started Londinium all those years ago. The City […]

The thing I love most about summer is that here in England, it gives us 6 extra hours of daylight compared to winter. That means things stay open later and instead of rushing home from a day of work in London, sometimes it’s nice to linger and take advantage of many of London’s lesser known […]