Fraisthorpe Beach: An afternoon to blow the cobwebs away
‘Fraisthorpe Beach is where I’m going to get some fresh sea air after six months in the city!’ I remarked to my mother, determined where I would go. After all, it was still in ‘summer season’ and I wanted a beach where I could exercise...
Escape To The Arctic For 24 Hours
What do Santa’s village, an ice hotel, and the Northern Lights have in common? They are Arctic destinations perfect for a Christmas holiday with your family and friends. Perfect for children (and the young at heart – myself included!), a short escape to the...
Beverley Westwood – the best park to walk in East Yorkshire
‘Where are we in Beverley?’ I loudly exclaimed to my dog, sat next to me in my car, and who gave me a quick wag of the tail. Soon, another dog caught her eye and ignored me to stare at her next frenemy. I sighed, misting the windscreen in front of me. I...
5 Exciting Outdoor Adventures to Conquer This 2019
Looking for your next getaway? Tired of laid-back hotel vacations and want to try something more exciting? Where to? It’s 2019 and it’s time to get back to exploring the world for a journey of a lifetime of adventure travel! Simply changing the way you do...
Valletta Malta, no tourist traps – top 5 things to do
Ah, Malta. The country that started to stoke my passion for unexpected travel. I simply love exploring countries the local way and Malta is no exception. An old English guidebook once recommended Malta as the ‘jewel of the Mediterranean’, if Malta is the jewel, then Valletta is what makes it shine. Steeped in history and jam-packed with fun events for every intrepid traveller, no stay in Malta can be called complete without a quick visit to the Capital City. Even if you’re not a fan of museum-going, or a food fanatic, Valletta is the kind of tourist hub that just makes sense. Crisscrossed with narrow roads and hidden little side-streets, Valletta’s treasure-trove of discoveries leave nobody feeling like they’ve wasted a day.
Olden in Norway in Pictures: A Walk through the Clouds
The air was wet but exhilarating, the freshness revitalising my spirits. The dew covered my face but I laughed out a loud that I didn’t care that it gave me a sense of purpose to traverse the paths that surrounded the Floen lakes that was a scene of peaceful tranquility.
8 Unexpected Reasons Why You Should Visit Malta in 2018
I want to share with you the 18 unexpected reasons why you should visit Malta in 2018. Forget the resorts, it’s time to make memories and have fun doing them!
The 5 Best Countries to See the Northern Lights
So, do you want to see the Northern Lights? But where’s the best place to find them? It’s a phenomenon that has existed for much longer than anyone currently alive, but the Northern Lights have only recently rocketed to the top of many people’s...
Unexpected delights of Kings Cross in London
‘Isn’t Kings Cross just the train station?’ I surmised to my myself while I read the email from Clink Hostels inviting me to explore the area where their London based hostels are based. Clink78 and Clink261 can be found just a stone’s throw away from the train station that everyone associates with when they think of Kings Cross.
