Short breaks to the Channel Islands: 11 top things to do in Guernsey
Guernsey is a beautiful island off the coast of France that has some incredible things to see and do. But if you’re planning a short break, it can be hard to decide what to prioritise. To help you plan your trip effectively, I’ve put together this list of some of the best things to do in…
3 days in Edinburgh: the top things to do
Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s main draws, with more than two million tourists visiting its main attractions every year. I recently spent a long weekend there and I can see why! The city has a wealth of things to see and do and there will be no shortage of sights to choose from if you…
Whisky tasting in Edinburgh: my experience
I’ve just come back from three days in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was a place that was always on my list to visit, but for some reason seemed to get usurped by trips to mainland European cities such as Zurich, Porto and Granada. But with international travel being trickier lately, I’ve turned my attention to exploring…
Top things to do in Lyme Regis, Dorset
Written by Emma Marshall Lyme Regis in Dorset is an ideal getaway for a UK staycation. Known as the ‘Pearl of Dorset’, it’s an attractive, picturesque town by the sea which is within easy reach of many other local attractions. I grew up nearby and loved my childhood visits here. If you are thinking of…
The top things to do on your weekend in Bath
By Emma Marshall When people ask where they should go for a short break in England, then one of the top places that comes up is a weekend in Bath. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s a beautiful Georgian city in the south west of the country and a delightful place to visit. There’s plenty…
West Bay, Dorset: top things to do
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links It might have first drawn national attention in 2013 with ITV’s “Broadchurch” and David Tennant, but for me, it’s always been there. Growing up nearby in south Somerset, Sunday afternoons often involved a drive down to West Bay on the Dorset coast. As a small child, my focus…
A short break to Gibraltar: the top must-do things
By Emma Marshall Where can you go where you can walk across the airport runway to get to your hotel, explore a rock that has over 30 miles of tunnels bored into it, and wander along country paths and not bat an eye at a large monkey sitting preening itself on a fence? The answer is…
The Jersey War Tunnels Museum: island life under the Nazi jackboot
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links When I wrote my previous post on my one-night in Jersey, I said I would write another about my trip to the Jersey War Tunnels Museum. I wanted to do this because it’s one of the best museums I’ve visited in a long while (that and Chicago’s Museum…
One night in Jersey: a little bit of childhood nostalgia
By Emma Marshall I grew up a short drive from England’s Dorset coast. This meant that most Sundays we were bundled into the car for a day out, to spend some time walking along the coast, rock pooling in the bays, followed by an obligatory stop in a local tearoom and a wander around a souvenir…
Hadrian’s Wall: Walking in Roman Footsteps
Guest post by Monica Castenetto You’ve always wanted to see Hadrian’s Wall, but thought you can’t do it on a time budget? Think again. Granted, in a weekend you won’t walk its 117.5 kilometres in their entirety, but you’ll certainly take in its unbelievable scale, connect with its intriguing history and experience the breath-taking landscape…