If you’re looking for cheap sun, sea and yummy food, look no further than Fuerteventura. From hiking, watersports, shopping, eating… There is really something for everyone. My posts about this magical island are definitely some that are most in demand by you guys, so I’m going to treat you to even more! To start up with, I thought that I would sum up all of the things you must do in Fuerteventura. 21 to be precise! 21 Things You Must do in Fuerteventura Eat Spanish Food – with the Spanish influence on the island, tapas is a must when in Fuerteventura. Some personal faves are Casa Marcos or E ..read more

With the Henley Royal Regatta on the horizon, planning ahead to get the best day is a must. No day at the races is complete without a visit to a local pub or two. Having grown up in Henley, my husband and I have a good expertise on the matter, including where not to go. Without further ado, here is my guide on the top pubs in Henley-on-Thames so that you can have the best possible Regatta weekend. Top Pubs in Henley-on-Thames | Henley Royal Regatta Row Barge The Row Barge is one of the oldest establishments in the area, dating back to the 16th Century! This old coach house is out of the way an ..read more

We recently went to Dubai as part of a larger trip to Mauritius. Given that we had to change over in this city anyway, we thought that we may as well explore it. When looking for hotels, we wanted something at the heart of it all, whilst still being affordable. Here is our review of the Taj Downtown Dubai, a hotel that met all of our criteria whilst looking. Taj Downtown Hotel Dubai: A Review The Lobby and Service When you enter the Taj, you go straight into the centre atrium. It is a huge room, which extends upwards a few floors. In fact, some of the restaurants are on the balconies here. We ..read more

Ludlow is one of my favourite historical market towns. It is located in Shropshire on the border of Wales and is easily one of the prettiest towns in England. We frequently visit here to see family and I cannot help but spend an afternoon looking around each time. Whether it is shopping, eating or sight-seeing, there is always something to do in Ludlow. What to do in Ludlow | Shropshire Sight-Seeing Ludlow Castle No trip to Ludlow is complete without a visit to the historical castle. The importance of this building is not well known and, in fact, many royals-in-training were sent here to learn ..read more

If you are staying in Fuerteventura, you are likely in Corralejo. This bustling town is filled with hotels, tourist attractions and shops, even though it used to be a fishing port. Some tourists are happy to stay around the town each day they are on holiday (see this post for my top ideas). However, with just so much to do around the town, you would be silly not to explore! Here are my top Day Trips from Corralejo. I have also included how long a bus / taxi from the town will roughly take. Easy Day Trips from Corralejo | Fuerteventura Day Trips from Corralejo via Public Transport The only publ ..read more

If you love bluebells as much as I do, this time of year is certainly one of the best. Walking through the woods with rich violets and light, delicate greens is a quintessentially British past time, and I just cannot get enough of it. I’ve been meaning to put this guide up for a while and this year I have been inspired. If you are wondering where to see bluebells around Oxfordshire, read on ahead. Don’t forget to take your camera! Where to see Bluebells around Oxfordshire (2023) Warburg Nature Reserve, Henley-on-Thames Just outside of Henley-on-Thames is the Warburg Nature Reserve. This specia ..read more

European hotels can sometimes be super expensive. When I travel, I want the hotel to be my base, from which I can then explore. As much as I love the luxury, if I am travelling on a budget I just do not need it. Enter the Hotel Panorama Heidelberg, which fulfils the requirements of budget, quality and practicality. I wouldn’t be doing you guys a service if I didn’t write a little bit about what to expect of the hotel if you stay in this gorgeous city. The Panorama Hotel Heidelberg: A Review The Downstairs The lobby of the Panorama is small, with only a desk, an elevator and a couple of doors t ..read more

May is easily one of my favourite months. I love the newfound sunshine and flowers and you can see the world waking up. I love it so much that we even chose to get married last May. This year, we are treated to not one but two bank holidays in May. If you are like me and live around Oxfordshire, or are simply visiting, you are probably trying to make plans for both occasions. Fear not as this blog post is specifically looking at what to do around Oxfordshire for the May bank holiday. Have a good read through as I am sure there is something for everyone! What to do around Oxfordshire for the Ma ..read more

Heidelberg is a city in the South of Germany. With picturesque settings, ample history and tasty treats, this is a European traveller’s paradise. In recent years, the city has seen a growth in popularity, with thousands of tourists flocking here to enjoy the sights. One of my closest friends lives just outside of the city and so I know the place pretty well! We also went there last December for New Year and managed to explore most of the sites. I therefore wanted to put together a guide on what to do in Heidelberg for you guys. It is a stunning place and a visit there is well worth your time ..read more

I absolutely love the seaside this time of year. The sun is just about warm enough to enjoy and ice cream and the colours from the flowers are just incredible. This Easter, we thought that we would head on down to the English Riviera and explore the Devonshire sights. After much searching, we stumbled upon the Somerville Torquay. With its beautiful rooms, excellent hosts and perfect breakfast, we just had to share our experience with you. The Somerville Torquay: A Review Checking In When you get to the Somerville Torquay you have to go along a private drive. The owners have spent a good amount ..read more