Destinations
ENGLAND TRIP REPORT PART 15: Knights And Nostalgia in Warwickshire
We left York early the next morning to begin our journey back down south. After a couple of comfort stops we arrived in Warwickshire. Side note - the motorway services in the UK are brilliant. They have toilets, cafes, shops and are frequently dotted along the...
DISCOVER YORKSHIRE: Moors, Dales, and Coast
Yorkshire is a large and diverse county in northern England. Known for its moors, dales, coastline and lively cities, there's something for everyone in this friendly county. Here are my favourite things to do in Yorkshire. Yorkshire Dales With rolling hills, quaint...
DISCOVER YORK: A Perfect Weekend City Break
York is one of the best city breaks you can do in England. This compact city is packed with so much history that the whole city centre feels like a living museum. World-class attractions like the Shambles, Jorvik and York Minster secure York's position as one of the...
ENGLAND TRIP REPORT PART 14: Ghosts and Vikings in York
Our next stop was York, and what an amazing city it is. I'm not a big city person (see my thoughts on London here) but I absolutely loved it. The city centre is compact with history everywhere you look and world class attractions like Jorvik, York Minster and the City...
BRISBANE REVIEW: Mad Hatter’s High Tea At The Stamford Plaza
During the April school holidays, the Stamford Plaza in Brisbane is offering a Mad Hatter's High Tea for the whole family. I took my two children, ages 9 and 5, to the opening 11am Saturday session. Here is my full review of this heavily-themed high tea. Looking for...
NORTH YORK MOORS: Top Things To Do
The North York Moors National Park is an area of natural beauty in the northeast of England. Featuring heather moorland, coastline and pretty villages, the North York Moors is a great choice for a weekend in Yorkshire. Here are my favourite things to do in the North...