The Best One Day London Itinerary for Harry Potter Fans

A photo of the building where Harry Potter the musical is taking place

When you only have one day to explore London’s Harry Potter-related attractions, every minute counts. For that reason, we’ve put together an itinerary to make the most of a day in the city seeing your favourite places from the story, whether from the books or the movies. Maximise your day in London by staying in […]

How To Visit Tulleys Sunflower Festival – My Experience

A close-up of sunflowers in a field

Picture this: endless fields of golden sunflowers stretching as far as the eye can see, their cheerful faces turning towards the sun. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find at Tulleys Sunflower Festival! As a neighbour of Tulleys, I couldn’t help but visit this experience on their opening weekend. In this article, I’ll […]

A Train Journey Like No Other Aboard Steam Dreams Sunset Express

70000 Britannia locomotive in Victoria station on platform 2, with white steam underneath it

A plume of white steam spread into the air, as 70000 Britannia, pulling the 1950s and 1960s carriages, slowly approached platform 2, in Victoria Station. The chuffing of the wheels and the locomotive’s shiny black metal got everyone’s attention, turning heads left and right. This was the beginning of a luxurious Steam Dreams sunset experience […]

Fairytale Castles in Europe You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

A castle on the shore of a lake seen from the shore in front, through trees, and flowers. Behind the castle there is the slop of a mountain, covered with green trees.

Europe is filled with castles, some more famous than others. And who doesn’t love the idea of towering spires, dramatic drawbridges, and rooms that probably have more history than my entire hometown? But here’s the thing – while everyone’s busy snapping selfies at Buckingham Palace or fighting the crowds at Versailles, I’ve been on a […]

Why You Should Holiday in Rural Scotland During the Winter Months

A wintery landscape, with snow on the ground and three wind turbines in the background.

Traditionally, most people go on holiday in the summer. There are a few reasons for this. First, the weather is obviously better, summer is the perfect time to get away and top up your suntan. The school holidays also play a part, giving families the chance to get away together. However, summer isn’t the only […]

What to Do in Edinburgh in Winter

The Christmas market in Edinburgh, at night, with a ferris wheel on the left.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and a lively city throughout the year. It’s known for its juxtaposing gothic and neoclassical architecture, literary heritage and its world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival which takes place every summer. But what is it like during the wintertime? Is visiting Edinburgh in winter worth it? The answer is yes!  The […]

The Ultimate Guide to the Birmingham Christmas Market

A Christmas tree decorated with large red candles, in the Christmas market in Birmingham

Over the past couple of decades, Christmas markets have become hugely popular in the UK, and the Birmingham Christmas market especially is considered to be one of the best in the country. Pretty much every city has a Christmas market in the UK over the festive period. London as you would expect has several, with […]

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