Dovedale Stepping Stones in the Peak District is arguably one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited within the UK. Nestled within a spectacular valley, surrounded by limestone pinnacles and ancient caves, Dovedale is an area of natural beauty that absolutely lives up to its popularity. Whether you love hiking, fancy a peaceful picnic in… Read More

Perched on the west coast of Holyhead island in Anglesey, South Stack lighthouse is one of the most popular lighthouses in the entirety of the United Kingdom. South Stack is a significant and working lighthouse with lots of history and is located in a remote and attractive spot that oozes atmosphere. Sailing from Ireland, it… Read More

Just outside the Scottish town of Aberfeldy is a series of cascades fringed by dense forests of birch trees. A circular trail takes walkers alongside the falls, allowing jaw-dropping views of the river as it flows through the stunning gorge. This area and walk is frequently referred to as the Birks of Aberfeldy. The Birks… Read More

The eternal question: which is better, Split or Dubrovnik? Both cities have their charm, they’re both UNESCO world heritage sights, with fantastic views, friendly people and plenty of options suitable for travellers on any budget. I certainly enjoyed my time in both Croatian cities, but which is best for you? Read on to find out!… Read More

Croatia is a country famed for its stunning national parks. Instagram posts and postcards alike will entice you in with images of majestic waterfalls cascading into crystal clear cyan water. It’s guaranteed that these images are from one of Croatia’s key national parks: Plitvice Lakes National Park or Krka National Park. But are any these… Read More

Just outside of the town of Fort William, lying majestically amongst shingle and sand is the Corpach shipwreck. This great fishing vessel rests on Caol Beach, overlooked by Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the whole of the United Kingdom. When you see photographs of the wreck online it is easy to see why this… Read More

It’s probably fair to say that 2021 was not quite the year that many of us had envisioned. The pandemic had already taken one year away from us, forcing us to live lives in isolation and in fear for the future. I know I was stupidly hopeful that 2021 would be different – would be… Read More

Nestled in Scotland’s central highlands – between forest-coated hills – is the sixth largest loch in the country: Loch Tay. Nearly 15 miles long, and around 1.5 miles wide, Loch Tay is in fact the largest body of water in Perth and Kinross. At its deepest point the loch is 150 metres deep. On one… Read More

Everyone told me that I was crazy. That I’d never make it to such a remote part of Scotland. That I’d spend hours at charging stations. That I could potentially run out of electricity and be stranded. But their words of discouragement did anything but deter me from the task that I had set out… Read More

We pulled into the busy centre of La Laguna and I soaked up the tall majestic buildings which lined the streets. There are two key parts to the city: the Historical Centre and the rest of the city. We had entered to the south west of the city and found ourselves in the more modern… Read More