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Sunday Snippets – Castle-Hopping at Kenilworth

Oct 7, 2018

Built in the 12th century, Kenilworth has gone through some pretty big changes, most notably when the resident Dudley was wooing Elizabeth I, with its beautiful gardens and charming aviary it really was the perfect place to set off to on a crisp Autumn day. Leaves crunching underfoot, the low sun offsetting the castle ruins and building to dramatic effect and a Lord of the Rings ceremony taking place in the gatehouse, this day trip turned out to be the perfect setting. … More Sunday Snippets – Castle-Hopping at Kenilworth

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Exploring Portugal – Touching Down in Lisbon & the UNESCO-Listed Sintra

Oct 6, 2018

A dream of intricate tiling boasting colourful florals at every turn paired with the famous cork-everything. Portugal might lie just next to Spain but it is a world away from being Spanish. Touching down on my European travels in Portugal’s capital city I uncovered just what exactly this amazing place had to offer. Read on for more of what I got up to in this incredible city. … More Exploring Portugal – Touching Down in Lisbon & the UNESCO-Listed Sintra

Top Tips for Studying Abroad in the United States

Oct 3, 2018

Studying in North Carolina was one of the best experiences of my life and a real eye-opener for someone who had never flown alone before and had only ever experienced the Orlando version of America. From Frat parties to International dorms, I was thrown right in at the deep end with the most bizarre culture shock you can imagine. Here are some of the things I wish someone had told me before I set off. … More Top Tips for Studying Abroad in the United States

The Great Pottery Throwdown – Throwing Pots in the Potteries

Oct 1, 2018

By some chance or miracle it just so happened that this week my mother and I had the same week-day holiday. By that same chance however it also happened to be the same day we were experiencing some of the worst rain OF THE YEAR. Safe to say our plans of walkies went straight out of the window so we decided to do something that every potter should do at least once in their lives. We headed to the Wedgwood factory to throw down some clay and make our very own pot. … More The Great Pottery Throwdown – Throwing Pots in the Potteries

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How to Survive Rome on a Budget

Sep 27, 2018

One of the most romantic and historically significant cities in the world can often come at quite a price for unsuspecting travellers. But, having spent a weekend there for barely anything, we found that you really don’t need to splash the cash to have the city break of your dreams. Read on for your one-step survival guide to visiting this incredible city on a budget. … More How to Survive Rome on a Budget

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Airport Hacks – How to Make the Most of Birmingham’s No. 01 Lounge

Sep 19, 2018

From tasty water (yes that is a thing) to a library area, the best way to travel in style is to fill your boots with a luxury trip to one of the airport lounges. Travelling abroad recently to sunny Cape Verde we decided to indulge in a birthday treat with a trip to Birmingham’s No. 01 lounge and arrived bright and early for our first taste of the high life, here’s what we got up to whilst we were there with some tips on how to make the most of your splurge. … More Airport Hacks – How to Make the Most of Birmingham’s No. 01 Lounge