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Boardmasters Newquay festival: the how, what and when for 2024

Boardmasters is a music and surf festival at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay in Cornwall, the UK. I spent 4 days there. Here you can read all about how to get there, how to get tickets, the Boardmasters campsite and more.

Fun things to do in Newcastle: activities for a weekend away 1

Fun things to do in Newcastle: activities for a weekend away

I’d wanted to visit Newcastle, the city in the north of England in the UK for a while and so when I was invited there as…

10 things to do in Tynemouth, England on a day trip 2

10 things to do in Tynemouth, England on a day trip

I visited the coastal town of Tynemouth, England on a day trip from Newcastle and researched some things to do in Tynemouth beforehand. Here they are.…

Ruby Lucy Hotel London: Lean luxury in the South Bank area 3

Ruby Lucy Hotel London: Lean luxury in the South Bank area

Luxury doesn’t have to be complicated — that’s the idea behind the charming Ruby Lucy Hotel London, part of the Ruby Hotels group. Located on the…

Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel: a Review 4

Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel: a Review

When I was planning my recent trip to London, afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace was one of the first things I put on my list. Here's my review.

Review of Loch Ness Boat Tour & Castle Visit with Jacobite Cruises 5

Review of Loch Ness Boat Tour & Castle Visit with Jacobite Cruises

I joined Loch Ness cruises by Jacobite on a Loch Ness tour and visit of Urquhart Castle. Wonder if we saw Nessie? Read to find out and get practical information to plan your own Loch Ness trip and castle visit. It's a must when in Inverness, Scotland!

Dorset photography locations 6

Dorset photography locations

Dorset in the UK is really “my thing”. Even with weather circumstances not being ideal, and by far not enough time, the first evening and morning of the trip already provided heaps of inspiration. This post contains tips and tools I used when I went photography location scouting in Dorset.

6 fun things to do in Cardiff, Wales 7

6 fun things to do in Cardiff, Wales

Noon had just gone by when I arrived in Cardiff Central. I’d spend a day in the Welsh capital, the UK before driving on to Pembrokeshire,…

Fun things to do in Hyde Park in London, the UK 8

Fun things to do in Hyde Park in London, the UK

We’ve all heard tell of the British capital’s famous green spaces, which stretch over 4,900 acres (1980 hectares) in total throughout Greater London. Hyde Park, which…

12 fun things to do in Paddington, London (+ 1 extra) 9

12 fun things to do in Paddington, London (+ 1 extra)

In the heart of West London lies Paddington, an underrated destination for people who want to learn about London’s history and culture. Don’t believe us? Read…

Not so typical London: Canary Wharf and Greenwich

Canary Wharf is one of London, England‘s two main financial areas, together with the City of London. It’s located at the West India Docks on the…

Is Windsor Castle worth a visit? Have a look and see! 10

Is Windsor Castle worth a visit? Have a look and see!

Visiting Windsor Castle from London is easy. You can do it by train or by taxi. We made a day trip out of it and had a look inside the Queen's Castle. Is it worth visiting Windsor Castle? I think it is, but read this post and decide for yourself.

These are some of the best places for tea in London 11

These are some of the best places for tea in London

Those of you who’ve been following me for a while, know that I’m a massive tea fan. And what better place to sip this lovely liquid…

Introducing St Davids, Wales: smallest city and beautiful peninsula 12

Introducing St Davids, Wales: smallest city and beautiful peninsula

St Davids is both the name of the smallest city in Britain and of a Welsh peninsula. In the city, you find the magnificent cathedral and Bishop's Palace, as well as some local pubs and afternoon tea options. On the peninsula you can walk a part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Boldly hiking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coastal Path 13

Boldly hiking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is 186 miles long and runs all around Wales. There are several car parks along the Coastal Path so you can choose where to start your walk. I walked it from Stack Rocks car park to St. Govan's Chapel. It was absolutely worth it. See why: ...