Destinations
BRISBANE: W Hotel High Tea Review
The W Hotel is a modern and trendy 5 star hotel in Brisbane city centre. The hotel offers a unique, elevated take on a traditional high tea. Here is my full review of the W Hotel high tea. The W Hotel high tea is held in the Living Room Bar of the hotel. The menu is...
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE: A Historical Gem in Northumberland
Dunstanburgh Castle was built in the 14th century. It's the largest castle in Northumberland, England. Now just a ruin, the castle sits in isolation on a dramatic coastal headland. The setting is just as impressive as the castle itself. History Of Dunstanburgh Castle...
ENGLAND TRIP REPORT PART 10: Alnwick to Dunstanburgh
We left Langley Castle wishing we could have stayed for longer, but we had even more castles in the beautiful county of Northumberland to explore. The weather was picture-perfect with blue skies and not a cloud to be seen, most unusual for England. On leaving Langley...
LANGLEY CASTLE HOTEL REVIEW: Stay Overnight In A Medieval Castle
Have you ever wanted to stay overnight in a castle? Langley Castle is a medieval castle hotel located in Northumberland, England. First built in 1350 during the reign of Edward III, it has changed hands a number of times down the centuries and is now a luxury hotel...
ENGLAND TRIP REPORT PART 9: Romans, Ruins And A Night In A Medieval Castle
We left the Lake District the next morning, driving over the stunning Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater. This was a beautiful drive with epic mountain scenery, but the roads were very narrow. Typical of rural England. We made a quick stop at Aira Force waterfall which is a...
IS STRADDIE DOG-FRIENDLY? Taking Your Dog To North Stradbroke Island
North Stradbroke Island - "Straddie" to Queenslanders - is a beautiful island off the coast of Brisbane. It's a great place for a weekend away, but is Straddie dog-friendly? In short, yes! It's actually one of the more dog-friendly places we've been to in Queensland....