I trace the outline of Ursa Major with my index finger, barely seeing its tip in the midnight darkness of Kielder Forest. It's the only star constellation I'm able to recognise. The Plough. Big Dipper. The Great Bear my family's dog, Ursina, is named after. For...
Vegan Glasgow. Glasgow vegan. Those two words go together like kale and soba noodles. While Scotland may not exactly be known for its healthy cuisine - deep fried Mars bar anyone? - Glasgow's foodie scene is a vegan dream. From budget-friendly takeaways to plant-based fine dining,...
Not all Shires are alike, but girl would a hobbit feel at home in this part of Wales! From lush green hills to tiny colourful houses, Pembrokeshire is one of those destinations that make you pinch yourself in disbelief. How is this place even real and - more...
Putting together a travel guide to London is a daunting task. How can you sum up a city is so big and diverse? When Homestay invited me to stay in London last month I wracked my brain, trying to figure out how to share my trip with you....
Exploring was not high on my list of things to do in Inverness when I visited last week. My official reason for visiting was the STS Inverness conference - an annual gathering where travel bloggers and brands discuss where our industry is going. But aside from working and attending talks, we travel bloggers...
We need to talk about Scottish food. No, I don't mean deep-fried Mars bars. I've put together this list of best restaurants in Glasgow, because I've been stuffing my face with all kinds of delicacies since I moved here in April. I'm talking life-changing burgers and...
Nowhere in northern England does history feel as real as it does in York. Founded by the Romans in 71 AD, taken by the Vikings and finally reclaimed by King Eadred in 954, York feels as medieval now as it did then - despite all the tourists and Starbucks cafes. York...
When I found out the biggest Viking festival in Europe was happening at my doorstep, I felt obliged to investigate. Although I wouldn't call myself a Viking expert, something about Jorvik Viking Festival intrigued me. Seafaring explorers, heroic warriors and majestic ships - how could I say no? Are...