This may sound crazy but... don't take a phone or laptop

Whenever I take a trip of any serious length I don't take a mobile phone or laptop with me. I just feel they are unnecessary. To elaborate... for one thing I love reading so getting through a couple...

Solo in Liverpool

I took my second solo trip this year to Liverpool. I arrived late Friday afternoon and stayed in the School Lane Hotel. This was a fantastic hotel and was very central. Once organised I went on an...

Solo Trip to London

In October I took my first solo trip for two nights. I chose London as I have been here a number of times and felt like I would know the city well enough to travel around by myself. There were a...

The Best Solo Travel Tips

So, you've got some free time, and you want to make the best of it by going somewhere new – the only problem is, there's no one else to go with you! What do you do? You don't let that stop you of...

Secret Gems You Have to See: Spain's Extraordinary Wildlife Will Amaze

Spain is well-known for its incredible architecture and culture. However, if you venture off the grid and away from the tourist hotspots, you can see amazing natural delights. Spain is home to...

Seven Lesser-Known Attractions of Suffolk

Peaceful, scenic and rural, Suffolk is one of the most beautiful counties in the UK, but much of its charm remains largely unexplored by tourists. Besides the well-documented hotspots on the Suffolk...