After spending a year exploring the UK, I’ve come across some hidden gems that most tourists completely miss. Sure, the famous spots are great, but there’s so much more to this incredible…
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Volunteer at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre | A transformational week for me
Right before leaving England at the end of my Master’s study in 2017, I decided to spend the little time I had left as wisely as possible. Volunteering was a good thing,…
5 tips for taking the family to London
It was the great writer, Samuel Johnson who famously said: “when you are tired of London, you are tired of life.” The English capital remains one of the great cities in the…
Our Spectacular Day Trip to Brecon Beacons from Cardiff | A Detailed Review
A day trip to Brecon Beacons National Park from Cardiff is an absolute must for nature-lovers. Much as I’d wanted to visit Brecon Beacons during my stay in Wales last September, I somehow…
5 Reasons to visit Yorkshire Dales | Review of my Yorkshire Dales Tour
As my one-day Yorkshire Dales tour came to an end on a beautiful day in August, I kept wondering why this stunning area still remained relatively unpopular with foreign tourists, compared to…
16 Breathtaking Photos of my Scottish Highland Tour from Inverness
I’ve just come back from my one day Scottish Highland tour from Inverness and it was WONDERFUL! Exploring Scotland without a car can be a bit of a challenge, but it doesn’t…
6 Reasons I Don’t Like Edinburgh
Indeed, this blog post is not a typical Edinburgh travel guide. I don’t mean to offend any Edinburgh fan out there, but my first trip to Edinburgh last June quite fell short…
South Queensferry – A perfect half day trip from Edinburgh
If you’re looking for a peaceful half day trip from Edinburgh, South Queensferry is the place to be! Trains from Edinburgh Waverly to Dalmeny (the main train station in South Queensferry) run…
London on a Budget: Review of 14 Free London Attractions
Free attractions for London on a budget trip – What? Where? How? I returned from my 3-day trip to London just several days before Christmas, spending a total of around £70. Before…
Visit Nottingham in December – One Day Itinerary for Robin Hood’s fans
What will you do if you get to visit Nottingham in December for one day? Is one day enough to check out the city’s most popular attractions? As my trip began, I…