We headed up north to the county of Northumberland, situated in the North East of England. Our trip lasted 4 days and each day was started with a very early morning hike with the reward of a waterfall at the end of it. I personally think that every day should start like this, alas we, living in the South East of England, don’t really have waterfalls at all.
We love Scotland because you can drive for hours without seeing a single car and never get bored of the scenery. The people are friendly, the whisky is outstanding and the landscapes are stunning. So here are 12 reasons to add Scotland to your bucket list.
The Highlands is a historic region in Scotland. With dramatic landscapes around every corner, incredible history and monumental mountains, it’s no wonder that Scotland is one of our favourite destination. With the notorious rainfall, Scotland is packed with a countless number of incredible waterfalls.
Below is a list of our favourites from the Scottish Highlands.
The Island of Skye is situated off the West Coast of mainland Scotland. It’s the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides. It’s also like no other place we’ve ever seen before! With ragged landscapes, natural beauty and magical coastlines, Skye has a lot to offer and is the perfect winter getaway!
These are 7 of our favourite places to visit!
Lonely Planet voted Kent’s heritage coastline as the 4th best region to visit in the world. Being both born and raised in Kent, we love our county and especially love the Kent coastline! So we’ve curated the perfect weekend with the iconic natural landscape in mind. Visiting 3 Kent towns, Dover, Deal, and Sandwich while indulging in history, wildlife, and the charming coastal towns themselves.
Known as the most “underestimated seaside town” in Kent, in Folkestone, you can immerse yourself with the perfect blend of creative culture, local talent and beachy vibes. When the sun’s shining, the palm trees are blowing and you have an ice cream in hand, you honestly do get the “Is this really England?” feeling. Here is our list of where to eat, shop, and explore in the vibrant town of Folkestone
Known as David Attenborough's favourite spot in the UK to see “magnificent nature”, the Farne Islands are a natural treasure and a must-visit when in Northumberland. This cluster of islands are scattered a few miles off the famous Northumberland coastline and are inundated with wildlife. Being the most famous sea bird sanctuary in the British Isles, over 100,000 seabirds make these islands their home each year. These include guillemots, razorbills, and of course, the adorable puffin.
Whitstable is a quintessentially English town. The coast is lined with multi-coloured beach huts and it may as well be a law that you have to eat fish and chips on the seafront. The smell of the salty sea breeze and the feel of the summer warmth is what I crave. Here is our guide on where to explore, eat, shop and stay.
Lined with medieval, half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and quaint cafes, Rye is your quintessentially English town.
This article is here to inspire you to visit for yourself, wander through the quaint little streets and cobbled lanes to find hidden gems for you to create your own memories of this charming town.
