UK & Ireland

Often overlooked as visitors stream to and from Dover, this southern English town was once the most important place in Britain. Here are some of the best things to do in Sandwich, Kent.

With over 2000 years of history and a population from every country in the world, London overflows with unusual things to do.

Economic misfortune led to the creation of one of the prettiest villages in England. Leave your cares behind for a weekend with these gorgeous things to do in Lavenham.

If you like your cities small, with culture, music, spirit and survival, then you’ll love Cardiff. Welcome to the capital of Wales and the youngest capital city in Europe. And our inside guide to unusual things to do in Cardiff.

Explore these secret things to do in Dublin with our inside guide to Dublin off the beaten path.

It’s not all about Snowdonia. Explore literature, landscape and nearly lost languages with this inside guide to unusual things to do in North Wales.

What does cwtch mean in Welsh? The meaning of cwtch expands beyond hug or small space. Here’s what you need to know about this cosy term.

Learn how to spend a cracking two days in Dublin with our inside guide and itinerary. There’s never been a better time to visit Ireland’s capital.

Get ready to enjoy your perfect 7 to 8 day Ireland itinerary with this inside guide. Whether you’re planning on going solo or hoping to join a tour, we have you covered.

Here’s your perfect guide to what to buy in Ireland, from the hand-crafted and beautiful to the kitsch and kinda cute. Roll up for this inside list on the best souvenirs in Ireland.

Discover how to enjoy 48 hours in Manchester with our inside guide to this mighty city of the north.

Here’s an inside guide on how to spend 3 days in Edinburgh and plan the perfect Edinburgh itinerary.

Relish this beautiful honey-stoned part of England with this collection of the best things to do in the Cotswolds with kids.

Autumn in London mixes roast chestnuts with falling leaves and fireworks. Here’s where to find the best leaves during fall in London along with all the best things to see and do.

Take a walk through one of London’s finest neighbourhoods with our inside guide to the best things to do in Belgravia.

Rugged and beautiful and tickling the toes of England’s south west peninsula, Cornwall has to be one the most atmospheric counties in the UK. But how much do you really know about her?

To celebrate the soft hues of autumn and freedom from lockdown, we travelled to Somerset for a long weekend of countryside luxury. But our choice prompted questions from friends. Why were we going? What was Somerset famous for? What is Somerset famous for? Living in the UK, I’m always surprised at how so many place … Read more

Whether you live in the UK or are wondering about taking your first footsteps onto these windswept shores, here are some interesting facts about the UK. How many do you already know?

Bristol, you sassy thing, you. You’ve always been hard to define. All pastel palette pretty in some quarters yet home to subversive Banksy in others.

As a former resident and long-time listener, here’s a collection of fun, quirky, alternative and unusual things to do in Bristol. Your Bristol bucket list.

London, you sweet, pretty, gritty city, you. With your thousands of years of history, your up to the minute design, your art, your celebrities, your Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾, and your life-saving discoveries, you. Here’s how to unlock your secrets within 3 days.

Don’t overlook this characterful neighbourhood in southwest London. Instead, allow me to show you the best things to do in Kingston Upon Thames, London.

England’s stunningly honey-stoned Cotswolds bask in their reputation for combining muddy walks with roaring fires and great food at the end of the day.

And while these are great things to do in the Cotswolds, they aren’t the only things.

When it comes to the top attractions in the Cotswolds, you’ll often be guided to the world of Jane Austen and the UNESCO World Heritage Roman Baths in Bath. 

And with good reason. Bath remains one of my favourite places to visit in England and, well, the idea of Mr Darcy continues to swoop and swoon around the world.

But that’s not what many who live in England think of the Cotswolds, even if it may be technically true.

Ah, beautiful, beautiful Wales! Bizarrely overlooked by the rest of the inhabitants on this shared, windswept island, I love the place so much, I’ve made it home. This is the Wales road trip itinerary that I’ve been meaning to write about for years and finally, here it is. Move over muddy sheep on country roads, a Welsh road trip will bring you history, architecture, wild skies and landscapes to set your heart on fire. Here’s how to do it.

Looking for things to do near Fishguard? Step beyond the outstanding coastal paths and cosy pubs and bring a taste of Hollywood and an out of control plastic whale into the mix. Here’s our inside guide.

Retrace Agatha Christie’s footsteps with this perfect weekend in Harrogate.