Newcastle Upon Tyne is a fantastic city with lots to explore, but it is also situated a beautiful part of the country. A short bus, train or metro ride can take you to some magical places around the North East of England or even a little further afield. Here are some of the best days … Read more
This little collection of picturesque villages make a perfect Cotswolds day trip as they are close enough together that they can easily be visited all in one day! 1. Bourton-on-the-Water Bourton-on-the-Water is perhaps the most popular of the Cotswolds destinations on this list, or at least it was certainly the busiest on the day we … Read more
How many days do you need to tour Scotland? This road trip itinerary, covering the West of Scotland including Glasgow and the Isle of Mull, takes 7-8 days. It could easily be extended by another week to include the North Coast 500 route around the Highlands, or an extra couple of days to see Edinburgh … Read more
Northumberland is home to Hadrian’s wall, 100km of coastline and 70 castles. It is also the least densely populated county in the UK so its the perfect place for peaceful coastal and countryside walks. Here are four routes for walks in Northumberland, all under 2 hours to get you started! Walk along Hadrian’s Wall & … Read more
I’ve lived in Newcastle Upon Tyne for 10 years now. Although my time here may have started off eating cheesy chips after nights out as a student, you’ll be pleased to hear I’ve eaten much nicer things over the years too! Here are some of my favourite places to keep going back to. Where to … Read more
Volcanic action or bickering giants? The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprised of 40,000 basalt columns. There are two sides to the story of how the Giant’s Causeway was formed – one based on science, the other is a little more mythical. The causeway was formed around 50-60 million … Read more