What better way to celebrate a brand new year than by spending New Year’s Eve in Europe? The continent has some fantastic cities and parties to help you bring in the New Year in style. This post lists some of my favourite European cities to spend NYE, so grab your champagne and let’s start planning[…]
There are some truly wonderful eco-glamping sites in the UK. From safari tents in Wales and glamping pods in Scotland, to shepherds huts in Northern Ireland and glamping with hot tubs in Cornwall, there’s no better time to explore the British countryside with all the luxuries of home. But the glamping sites in this list[…]
From shopping and eating at The Oracle, to visiting vineyards and strolling along the River Thames, this list of things to do in Reading will help you find plenty to keep you entertained in and around the local area. After being named one of 2019’s best places in the UK to live and work, Reading[…]
As I turned the pages of an in-flight magazine, my eyes fell upon a quote by David Tennant of Dr. Who fame: “Soho is a symbol of inclusivity, and a symbol of London: dazzling, and a bit grimy, and a bit wonderful.” I’ll admit, Soho was an area of London that I’d heard of, but I[…]
Every so often you come across the quintessential English pub. It’s got stylish, cosy interiors and roaring fires ready to thaw your fingertips in winter. It’s also got an enticing terrace overlooking a river to help you welcome an English summer. The St. George & Dragon in Wargrave, Berkshire, has got all of that, and[…]
Following an extensive refurbishment, the Red Lion pub in Stoke Poges re-opened to the public last weekend. Long gone is the plain decor of a typical British pub, and in its place is a welcoming gastro pub with delicious food and drink that is bound to leave you wanting more. In this post, I give[…]
Ever since I moved to Wokingham seven years ago, I had been longing to find a restaurant that I could rely on. One that had enough vegetarian/vegan options to keep me happy, but with plenty of choice for my carnivore husband too. I wanted to find somewhere with a welcoming atmosphere and that ‘home-from-home’ feel,[…]
If you’re a fan of the outdoors and nature but still enjoy a few home comforts, Top of the Woods is the place for you. Imagine sleeping on a comfy bed, being woken up by the filtered sunlight, you slowly emerge from your tent to the most wonderful view out over Pembrokeshire. You’ll get all[…]
If you’re a wildlife lover, you might think the only destinations worth visiting for your animal fix are African National Parks, South American jungles or Asian rainforests. Well, lucky for you, your bank balance AND your carbon footprint, there are some fantastic places to spot wildlife in the UK. Of course, seeing any animal in[…]