I can’t recommend a trip to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley enough. If you are in Birmingham, it’s an easy taxi ride from the city. Going through the ticket gate, you time-travel from modern day Britain, right back to daily Edwardian life. It’s a great museum for children with a programme of events […]
Travel
An afternoon in Lugano
Is there a nicer way to spend a day than having coffee, sitting in the sun and catching up with family? My parents had a brilliant few days exploring Sils Maria and were travelling back to Zurich, with an overnight in this beautiful lakeside town, so I stopped by to join them. It was so […]
Climbing Uetliberg
Sitting 2,850 feet above sea level, The Uetliberg mountain is one of the most stunning places to enjoy views of city of Zurich, Lake Zurich and the Alps. A newcomer to hiking, I highly recommend this trail. It’s a great one for beginners and paths are excellently signposted. As you walk, you’ll see people of […]
Exploring Rapperswil-Jona
Rapperswil-Jona, also known as town of roses is a must-see if you’re looking for a trip within easy reach of Zurich. It’s the perfect place to take in the very best of Switzerland’s natural beauty and architecture. Medieval gems Walk along the cobbled streets of the old town and you’ll feel like you’re stepping back […]
Zurich water fountains
One of my favourite things about Zurich is that you only have to walk a couple of minutes before coming across a beautiful water fountain. There are over 1,200 dotted across the city filled with the highest-quality mountain spring water. Hydration on the move It has become a routine of mine to go for a […]
Chicken sh*t bingo
If you’re in Austin Texas and I could tell you only one thing to do, it’s Chicken sh*t bingo! It may sounds like a joke but it’s quite honestly, one of the the most fun and quirky things you’ll be a part of. How it all started The idea came from a musician who approached […]
3 tips for sightseeing in Rome
We were lucky enough to honeymoon in Italy and as you can imagine, Rome in particular didn’t disappoint. Delicious food, ancient culture, great wine and a bustling city. I’ll resist rattling off everything that we loved. Instead, here are three of the highlights. Unwind with a spa experience If you’re looking for a total chill […]
A long weekend in Bristol
It’s the perfect city to while away a weekend. From exploring independent shops to delicious food and an incredible music scene, get Bristol on your travel list. We traveled to Bristol recently to celebrate Iain’s birthday and I’m so glad we finally got there. Here’s a few highlights from our time that might help if […]
One room at the Banksy hotel please
The Walled Off hotel is a place that I would stay in an instant. Just opened in Bethlehem, it overlooks the barrier separating Palestinian Territories from Israel. It’s a hotel that some people think has the worst view in the world. I’ve said it in many of my posts, but street art is one of […]
Breaking down walls and building peace
Northern Ireland has endured one of the most complicated and protracted modern conflicts in the world and it has taken decades of political will and peace negotiations to bring it to the vibrant and peaceful place it is today. One of the best ways to learn about this fascinating city and its divided history, is […]