Holidays

One of the best places to visit during Christmas is definitely London. I love walking around at that time of year and feel the Christmas spirit everywhere, smell the hot wine, apples covered in caramel or roasting chestnuts and see wonderful Christmas trees and lights all around the city.Southbank Trafalgar SquareStrand and Covent GardenLeicester Square and Piccadilly CircusRegent StreetCarnaby StreetOxford Street What...

Maui is one of the most popular destinations in Hawaii. That shouldn’t really come as a surprise, when you consider that it’s one of the archipelago’s prettiest islands. The flight from Honolulu takes only 20 minutes, which made me very happy, so getting there is a breeze.And when you arrive, getting about is equally easy going. The place to...

I'd heard a lot about Hawaii before I booked my flight, but I wasn’t expecting anything that different from beaches in mainland America. The Hawaiian islands surprised me though, and I fell in love! Here, I’m going to share why. The first island we visited in Hawaii was Oahu. The flight to Honolulu was almost nine hours from Dallas, Texas....

When you book your flight, your first question will be where to go in Hawaii. Despite being the youngest state in the USA, Hawaii is formed from 137 volcanic islands, six of which you can visit. That means you have six to choose from, and they’re all pretty tempting... Use this quick guide to where to go in Hawaii...

It can take several trips to New York City to uncover some of its best kept secrets. Now, after many visits, I like to think I’ve discovered some hidden gems of my own and today I’m sharing some of them with you. Once you’ve ticked off Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and other New York landmarks (find 30 of...

While we often talk about states we’d like to visit, how often do you focus in on USA cities? And if you do do that, how often does it get any further than a someday dream, without a real structure or plan? Now is the time for all of that to change, because we’re exploring five USA cities to show...

From awe-inspiring mountains to the roar of rushing rivers and the paw prints of bears, you’d be forgiven for falling for the lure of national parks in the USA. Whether you want to escape the tourists or to follow the footsteps of many along iconic hiking trails, these are the five national parks in the USA that you absolutely have...

A country with coasts, cities and countless different landscapes and climates, it can be hard to know where to start when planning where to visit in the USA. The vast and varied nature of the USA is also what makes it so appealing to roadtrippers (myself included - more on that later!). Here, I round up seven states that you...

Big Ben, the London Eye, Hyde Park… you’ve seen it all already. So, where can you go to really uncover the best London hidden gems that will make your trip unforgettable? While it’s nice to tick the big ticket landmarks off your bucket list, once you’ve done that, you want to find places with character. With an atmosphere or experience...

Road trip around Scotland Scotland is at its most beautiful in early autumn. The weather is still relatively warm, the landscape lush and green, and the bushes are in bright bloom. You’re meandering drive north could take you past the picturesque shores of Loch Lomond. Or, if you’re following the coast, keep your eyes peeled for pretty harbours and fishing...