A guide to visiting the tulip fields in the Netherlands

Spring has finally sprung and there are few places in the world more beautiful than the Netherlands at this time of year. Any day now, the Dutch countryside will transform into a breathtaking kaleidoscope of colour as the iconic tulip fields burst into bloom. Visiting the rainbow-coloured tulip fields…

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Portloe and The Roseland Peninsula: A Hidden Gem in Cornwall

If you’re craving a Cornish break this summer, but want to escape the crowds, then the Roseland Peninsula might just be the perfect getaway. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cornwall, here you’ll find quaint fishing villages, stunning coastal walks, and blissfully uncrowded beaches. The “jewel in…

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‘Walk to the View’: The best short walk in Bath

If you’re planning a visit to Bath, but want to escape the crowds, then National Trust’s ‘Walk to the View‘ might just be the perfect solution. This spectacular short walk takes in historic city-centre sights, canal-side scenery, and the most incredible Bath Skyline views. Read more: Festive Things to…

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The best beaches on the Gower Peninsula

2020 is the year for discovering local adventures and, luckily for us, the U.K. has an abundance of stunning coastline to explore. When it comes to beautiful beaches, the Gower Peninsula in South Wales gives even the most exotic, far-flung destinations a run for their money. Picture-perfect sandy bays,…

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3 of the best short hikes in the Gower Peninsula

2020 is Year of the Outdoors in Wales and few places can rival the outstanding natural beauty of the Gower Peninsula. This 19-mile stretch of coastline, just a short drive from Swansea, is home to some of the most spectacular, unspoilt beaches and coastal hikes in the U.K. I…

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A Dog Friendly Guide to The New Forest

When it comes to the perfect U.K. break, there are few places more idyllic or more dog friendly than The New Forest. Located in the pretty county of Hampshire, in Southern England, this national park has it all – from woodland walks and stunning beaches to historic villages and…

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Autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum

(UPDATED FOR 2019) Whilst my fellow Brits are lamenting the end of summer, I’m secretly thrilled about the seasonal change. Call me crazy, but I love packing my flip flops and sun cream away for another year and getting out my chunky knits ready for Autumn.  And when it…

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