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I was born in Wales and have lived all around England—including several years in London, Cambridge, and the South West—and writing about my home is a pleasure and a privilege. Here is a selection of pieces I've written about the UK. Get in touch below for travel articles and bespoke UK trip planning.

Fodors Travel Guide •

This Town Full of Witches Is the British Equivalent of Salem, Massachusetts

In this sleepy fishing village in Northern Cornwall, you can step into the fascinating world of witchcraft and the occult.

With its dramatic coastline and quaint-yet-rugged village of whitewashed cottages and thatched roofs, this looks like an ordinary coastal town in the South West of England. That is until you notice the excess of witchcraft and pagan-related shops and signs promoting tarot readings. Welcome to Boscastle, a designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” that’s home to one of

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TripSavvy •

From New York to Singapore: A World Tour of Iconic Theaters and Opera Houses

If you're a fan of the arts or just iconic architecture, you'll want to check out some of the world's most beautiful theaters and opera houses. From Singapore to Spain, these iconic venues offer a unique cultural experience you won't find anywhere else. So if you're looking for an unforgettable travel experience, add one (or more!) of these stunning theaters and opera houses to your itinerary!

One of the most renowned theaters in the world, The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City is insta
lovetovisit.com •

Planning A Trip To The Capital? Explore This LGBTQ+ Culture Guide To London

Planning A Trip To The Capital? Explore This LGBTQ+ Culture Guide To London Jess Esa

Jess is a freelance writer and blogger - she splits her time between London and wherever she wants to go next. She can usually be found in a bookshop or museum London’s LGBTQ+ party scene is infamous, with few cities able to match its reputation and boast such historic nightlife hotspots. But did you know that London is also home to some notable and important queer cultural spaces? From music and theatre to ar
TripSavvy •

The Best Things to Do on the Isle of Wight

Whether you want to relax at the beach, enjoy some hiking, indulge in water sports or stargazing, or simply get to know the towns, villages, and local cuisine that make up daily life on the Isle of Wight, this is a perfect vacation spot away from it all.

Particularly popular with the Victorians, it remains a large part of the legacy of Queen Victoria—for whom this was a beloved holiday spot—as well as a favorite spot of Romantic writers and artists who took inspiration from the unbridled nature
TripSavvy •

Peak District National Park: The Complete Guide

Founded in 1951, Peak District was the first national park established in England. The park covers a massive 555 square miles, encompassing portions of Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, York, and Manchester. It's split into two sections: the White Peak with its rolling hills, limestone walls, and pastureland and the craggy moors of the Dark Peak.

The Peak District receives over 13 million visitors a year and is particularly popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders due to the 1,600 mi
Books and Bao •

A Gothic Day Trip to Strawberry Hill: Home of Horace Walpole

Still standing two hundred years after Horace Walpole’s death, the gothic castle that the wildly eccentric author originally converted from two cottages stands to welcome guests to this day, thanks to a huge restoration project which took it from disrepair to its former glory.

A pastiche of Walpole’s absurd imagination and the gothic places he visited on his grand tour of Europe, Strawberry Hill House is a surprise and an eccentric gothic experience, comprised of themed rooms and careful foster
TripSavvy •

The Complete Guide to the UK's 15 National Parks

The U.K. has 15 national parks, spread across England, Wales, and Scotland. The most famous include the Peak District, Lake District, and Snowdonia, but there is so much more to discover across all 15 than most visitors would think possible. From impossible views to rare wildlife and heritage history, here’s what to see and do in every U.K. national park.

The setting for many a novel and the site of most Devon local myths and legends, the word "mysterious" always springs to mind when considerin
TripSavvy •

Brecon Beacons National Park: The Complete Guide

Covering 520 square miles of Wales, the gentle walks and more challenging hikes available at the Brecon Beacons are seemingly endless. Home to some of the most stunning scenery in the U.K., the park has four distinct regions, and from all, you will be able to see the Back Mountain range looming all around.

The highest peak in Wales, Pen y Fan, provides a worthy challenge to anyone who is in the area for a short break, but this is certainly a national park where having more time would be ideal d
Books and Bao •

A Day Trip to Jane Austen's House (& Chawton House)

A visit to Chawton in Alton, Hampshire is a perfect day out for Jane Austen fans. Chawton offers everything from a Jane Austen trail to follow, her own home, and an Austen themed tea-room, to the magnificent Chawton Estate owned by Austen’s brother (frequented by Austen herself often).

Chawton is also a stone’s throw from the historic city of Winchester, in which you can visit several other significant Austen sites, including Jane Austen’s grave.

Discover everything you should do as an Austen
Greatist •

This Sandwich Is the Ultimate Carb-on-Carb Comfort Food for Bad Days

British comfort food leans heavily on the carbs. The U.K. is a land of sandwiches, scones, and pasties — we love meats and vegetables wrapped in bread and pastry. But few comfort snacks reach the heights of the carb-on-carb greatness that is the chip butty sandwich (also regionally known as a chip cob, a chip barm, or a chip sarnie).

To put it simply, a chip butty is a crispy yet soft sandwich slathered with butter and filled with french fries, an unlikely combo that will have you coming back f
Books and Bao •

10 Beautiful Cambridge Bookshops & Cafes

There are dozens of reasons to visit Cambridge, one of the UK’s oldest and most historic cities. Home to one of our most famous universities, Cambridge is a marvel of architecture, arts, and literature. And with all of that come a host of must-visit Cambridge bookshops.

The bookshops of Cambridge are some of the most beautiful, fun, creative and strange bookshops in the UK.

Touring these Cambridge bookshops is an eccentric day all by itself, and then you have the cafes to nestle into along the
You Could Travel •

Day trips from London - fun and interesting places to visit

Visiting London is an exciting and captivating experience, a city full of history, literature, and fashion that’s difficult to beat.

However, much of the UK's beauty lies outside of London in the small towns, historical cities, and castles and luckily it’s easy to take a day trip from London and enter a whole different world.

Taking public transport in the UK is surprisingly easy but some practicalities will make the whole journey easier namely booking in advance.

Trains are notoriously expen

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