4 Days in Hoi An: Vietnam’s Enchanting Lantern Town

Oh Hoi An, you little heart-breaker. It’s been 8 weeks since I left your colourful streets behind and I’m still pining for you. Where to even begin trying to convey the magical charm and atmosphere of Vietnam’s most beautiful ancient town? From the bright yellow streets and lantern-dotted skies…

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24 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City

Earlier this year, I ticked a massive wish off my travel bucket-list and took my very first step into the exotic lands of Asia – or more specifically, I took my first step on to the chaotic motorbike-filled streets of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam (and nearly got…

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2 days in Chicago and why you have to visit in the fall

When you think of honeymoon destinations, it’s probably fair to say that Chicago doesn’t immediately spring to mind… especially in November.  But 2 years ago, that’s exactly where me and my hubby were headed for 2 days to kick off our honeymoon celebrations, before moving on to a far…

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Up, Up and away… The magic of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

There’s a certain time of year in Bristol when, as soon as you open your eyes in the morning, you get that same excited feeling that you did as a kid on Christmas Day… You rush to the window and look outside but instead of a white world, it’s…

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Cycling The Camel Trail in Cornwall

In case you didn’t get the memo, there’s a “staycation boom” going on in the UK right now. That’s right, apparently more people than ever are holidaying in good old Blighty… and there’s a lot to be said for ditching the airport crowds and getting out to explore your…

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5 reasons to visit Oxford this summer

As a self-proclaimed part-time traveller, I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to venture far to discover new and exciting places. So I’m rather ashamed to tell you that, despite growing up within 50 miles of one of England’s most historic and frequently visited cities, it took me until last…

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The best places to spot street art in Lisbon

I’m no expert when it comes to street art but I do have one thing going for me. I’m from Bristol; the official home of Banksy and some of the most celebrated street art in Europe. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by colourful graffiti and sky-high murals. So it’s…

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On the Road: The Best of Big Sur

There’s nothing quite like setting out for the open road – and there’s nowhere quite like sunny California to experience the road-trip of a lifetime. My love affair with The Golden State all began a few years back, when I took off on an epic adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco,…

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