White sand, bright sun, emerald sea, and lush vegetation …what is it? The Caribbean? Seychelles? The Maldives? No, this is England. Cornwall County drastically differs from the rest of the United Kingdom. Forget the rains and the gloomy weather. The Cornish Riviera offers endless possibilities for a beach holiday that are on par with the…
7 reasons to visit St Ives, Cornwall, England
Holidays in St. Ives are some of the most sought after in England as it’s considered the most beautiful gem in the crown of Cornish resorts. The boundless ocean, rugged cliffs, cosy bays, old buildings, art galleries, and snug restaurants – this is what St. Ives is all about. This town is one of the…
Cool and unusual Halloween events to attend in London 2018
During Halloween, London turns into a mysterious fairy city, filled with eerie and amusing entertainments for both children and adults. Even if you are not a big fan of ghosts, witches, and other mystical creatures, London festivities won’t leave you indifferent. Not sure where to spend the All Saints Day? Here are some of coolest…
A stay in Battersea, London with HotelGift
A few weeks ago I was asked to try out Hotelgift, a hotel gift card where your recipient can select to stay in over 110,000 hotels worldwide in all the best cities London, Berlin, New York etc. and some lesser known ones too. As pretty much everyone loves a hotel stay, it’s a great idea for…
Top 12 cool and unusual places to visit in London
So you’ve seen all the major tourist attractions and now the crowds are starting to grate, so head off the UK capital’s well-trodden paths and unearth some of the quirkier gems instead. Around many a corner in London lies plenty of ultra-trendy hotels to stay at and cultish, offbeat and ultra-hip places to discover if…
Beautiful reasons why you visit Northumberland, UK this summer
With the weather getting warmer and summer fast approaching, it’s time to start planning your summer holiday. That brings with it a whole host of decisions to be made, none more so important than the destination. But why complicate things? Rather than spend hours giving yourself a headache about where to go, make it simple….
24 hours of driving, foraging and cooking in the South Downs, England (inc.video)
“This little fella’s name is B and he’s an expert at hunting truffles.” B was a dog, a cute little terrier in fact and I was in the depths of a South Downs Forest in Sussex learning how to forage for food then cook it in the most natural way possible. You may have noticed,…
Ten of the best hot tub hideaways in the UK
In this busy world, we must take time out to recharge our batteries and that doesn’t mean boarding a long-haul flight to a distant sandy beach or signing up to a silent, meditative treat. Sometimes, all we need is right on our doorstep and a weekend in the countryside especially with a hot tub to…
A weekend exploring Edinburgh and beyond – history, culture and quirky cafes
Spectacularly perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags, Scotland’s capital city is a justifiably proud and noble city. Instantly visually striking, friendly, lively – there’s a thriving tight-knit local scene of music, art and theatre – and sublimely elegant in equal measures, there’s not a city in the world quite like it….
A 24 hour Michelin driving experience in the Brecon Beacons, Wales (inc. video)
It’s not every day I’m invited to drive an Aston Martin for a day, a car so inextricably linked to James Bond it’s many a mans dream fantasy to drive one, but last week I was invited to South Wales by Michelin and Supercar Driver to do just that. With a Michelin dining experience and an…