Regarded as one of the most beautiful drives in the world, Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route is the kind of rugged coastline you don't really find anywhere else in the UK. On a spring road trip around Ireland, I drove with friends from Dublin to the south, and finally west to Galway. From there, I … Continue reading Driving Northern Ireland’s Stunning Causeway Coast
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A Day by the Sea in Margate
Margate, a quintessential British beach town. An old amusement park, sandy beaches, cute pubs, plenty of vintage shops and endless Mr. Whippy. A++ In June, I ventured out to Margate for a day spent seaside. With direct trains running hourly from King's Cross, getting to/from Margate is incredible easy. And, if you want to make … Continue reading A Day by the Sea in Margate
Finding Tropical Paradise in England, St. Ives
You can’t go further west in England than Cornwall. With wild coastline, beautiful beaches and so many local customs to observe, Cornwall is coastal town magic. Chances are, when you think of the weather in England, you think of grey skies and rain. So many times, especially in St. Ives, I caught myself thinking, am I … Continue reading Finding Tropical Paradise in England, St. Ives
20 Photos to Inspire a Cornish Getaway
Where land meets sea, Cornwall is oft referred to as one of England's best kept secrets. You can't go further west than Cornwall. With wild coastline, beautiful beaches and so many local customs to observe, Cornwall is coastal town magic. Chances are, when you think of the weather in England, you think of grey skies … Continue reading 20 Photos to Inspire a Cornish Getaway
#Take12Trips: June
Summertime fine. Two words that completely summarise how I'm feeling these days. Longer days, warmer weather (hello heatwave in the UK) and blue skies are enough to charm just about anyone. Even though I prefer cloudy/misty weather and fall as a season, even I can't help but admit summertime in London is pretty great. The … Continue reading #Take12Trips: June
Kinsale, Ireland: A Happy Habour Town
Kinsale, a charming coastal town in southern Ireland with relaxed vibes. After a night in Kilkenny, we continued south, stopping in Cashel, Blarney, Cobh and finally Kinsale for the evening. We stayed at the Valley View B&B, which was okay. By comparison to some of other B&Bs, it fell short in a few regards (small … Continue reading Kinsale, Ireland: A Happy Habour Town
Seaside Charm & Music in Doolin, Ireland
The unofficial capital of Irish traditional music, Doolin is a small, single street with only a few pubs and restaurants, but was one of my favourite places we visited on our road trip around Ireland. It's a picture perfect village, winding roads where the Irish countryside meets the Atlantic sea. We spent a night in … Continue reading Seaside Charm & Music in Doolin, Ireland
Seaside in Whitstable
A few weeks ago, in the mood for a day trip, a friend asked if I'd like to go to Whitstable. Of course the answer was yes. Whitstable in Kent has been on my day trip radar since another friend went last summer and raved about the fresh oysters. My first exposure to British seaside … Continue reading Seaside in Whitstable