(please note: if you are viewing from a mobile device, you can swipe right on the picture above to view more photos)We decided to take a day off work to visit Birmingham Christmas Markets. There were very cheap tickets from London to Birmingham for £15 return. After arriving in Birmingham...
I think that everybody should travel solo at least once in their life. It has actually made me develop as a person, and I view the world a lot differently from how I did before. Solo travel brings different experiences to different people. Some hate it…some love it. Either way, you...
Autumn is probably my favourite season. It’s fluffy socks, pumpkin spice, and candles galore! I was in Leeds for work and decided to take 2 days off afterwards to travel further north to York, England. It rained very heavily but I still enjoyed the city. The locals are so friendly...
In some countries, you are given free bread and butter with your meal at restaurants. Portugal is not one of those countries. Sometimes the waiter will put them on your table without asking, and you will see this added to your bill at the end. I have experienced this and seen other people...
I usually only stay in hostels as a last resort if I’m travelling solo and the local hotels are too expensive for one person. But hostels are good for me in a way because I’m shy, and they give me an opportunity to meet other people and share travel tips. Keep reading to hear...
I have just returned from my second trip to Portugal, and based myself in Lisbon again. But this time I honestly did not spend much time in this city. I was in Lisbon on my first day and for half of my second day. One thing I noticed is that Lisbon has become sooooo touristy compared to...