Travelling the Big World
An insider’s guide the cheapest and fastest routes to Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton Airport, and Stansted, and where to get tickets and find step-free stations.
My birthday is coming up soon and not too long before I set off on my bigger trips of the
I usually get one of two responses when I say I love Swansea: an incredulous “Why?” from those who have
Italy, one of my favourite places to visit and an easy country in Europe to travel. But like any country,
The tickets are sold, and in June approximately 200,000 wellie-wearing festival goers will descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset for
I arrived in Prague rather bleary-eyed after making my usual mistake of taking the earliest flight (it always seems like
If you are on a health kick, Prague may not be the destination for you. The Czech Republic is known
In last week’s post, I told you all about the do’s and don’ts of visiting Sri Lanka, but this trip
Out of the places I visited in Vietnam, I’ve found Nha Trang the hardest to write about. I realised this
I hadn’t planned on buying much while visiting Vietnam. I had shoved everything in a backpack small enough to fit
A new year, a new set of great adventures to look forward to! First up is Prague with my mom
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, was our landing point on our trip to Vietnam, after a 13-hour
Vietnam’s fast-growing central city Da Nang has become a hot spot for beach lovers, explorers, instagrammers, and those in search of a pint
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city was the final destination on our tour of this unforgettable country. Located in the north of
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a Harry Potter geek, so it will come as no surprise that
Travelling can really wreck havoc on your skin. From the dryness on board planes, dirty city air, to the cruelty
Tips for getting around, what to avoid, and what to do to properly enjoy a trip to London
Summer is officially here, which is easily my favourite time of year in London. While I previously mentioned how enchanting
Belgium’s culinary treats are a few of the highlights of visiting the country. Some food and drink you automatically associate
Bruges is perfect for a relaxing weekend trip exploring its cobbled streets and canals and enjoying its food and drink.
Before my first trip to Dubai, I had a lot of questions. I knew the UAE’s laws and customs were
Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle includes some of the most unforgettable sites in the country. Consisting of an area in the
Fresh off two long flights from London and from Qatar, the last thing I felt like doing when I arrived
Sri Lanka was the first country outside of Europe (besides my birth country, the US) that I had visited, and
London may become darker, colder, and wetter in the month running up to Christmas, but there is something about being
Dubrovnik has long been a real treasure in the Adriatic, offering up gorgeous coastlines and a particularly beautiful old town.
Before visiting Croatia, what came to mind was its beautiful coastlines dotted with enchanting old towns. What I found more
The Dalmatian Coast’s largest city and the second largest city in Croatia, Split has become a popular vacation destination. The
Croatia is home to some stunning islands. Korčula, with its great beaches, wine, and a charming Old Town, is a must-visit.
Croatia has been on my travel wish list for some time, from the draw of the Mediterranean coast, gorgeous scenery,
The must-dos while visiting this charming Isle of Wight town
You’ve picked your destination; your tickets are printed, now it’s time to pack. But if you are anything like me,
Often overlooked by visitors in favour of Belfast or cities in the Republic, Londonderry/Derry’s troubled history may have hampered the
Florence, or Firenze in Italian, offers a romantic city break full of good food and wine, a rich history, and
You don’t need much time to feel like you’ve really experienced Pisa, but there is more to this Tuscan town than a bell tower with a serious inherent defect. Matt and I stopped off on our way to Florence, and with direct flights into the city, it can be a great place to kick-off an Italian […]
When I first visited Venice, I expected to be slightly disappointed, thinking one of those places which has been over
