24. September 2018.

6 free or affordable things to do in Swansea

With proximity to Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales’ second biggest city is a great inclusion to any trip to the south of the country. Big enough to host numerous museums, galleries and historic ruins, it’s also small enough to escape many of the trappings of larger urban spaces. And there are […]

21. September 2018.

Like a Local: The Best 6 Cafes in Windsor

After visiting the magnificent Windsor Castle or taking a leisurely stroll along the Thames River, one can start to feel a little parched and peckish. It seems as though Windsor’s residents have anticipated this need however, for there are plenty of lovely cafes throughout the town. Frequently, the best located cafes in Windsor don’t offer READ MORE

7. August 2018.

7 Free and Affordable Things to do in Falkirk, Scotland

Falkirk is a great jumping off point for anybody wishing to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow, or vice versa. The city itself has some pleasant locales, but the surrounding countryside is littered with historic sites and eccentric curios. Falkirk town is not always seen by everybody as one of the best places to visit in READ MORE

29. June 2018.

Like a Local: The Best Pubs in Lewisham Borough, London

An exceptional pub is a hard thing to find. Southeast London’s Lewisham Borough is often overlooked for the likes of Peckham and Greenwich by everybody from tourists to Londoners, but it is home to some of the best pubs in the city. Because the bar is set so high across the area (pun definitely intended), READ MORE

29. June 2018.

6 Free or Affordable Things to do in Chester

Historic Chester is one of England’s prettiest cities. With Roman origins, red-sandstone buildings and lovely waterside walkways, there is plenty to do, see and enjoy on budget trip. The city centre of Chester is hemmed in by the Shropshire Union canal to the north. A generous bend of the meandering River Dee practically loops around READ MORE

6. June 2018.

Like a local: 5 of the best restaurants in Loughborough

In the popular Leicestershire town of Loughborough there are some fantastic places to have a great dining experience. Thanks to the town’s large student population, prices are often competitive without impinging on quality. Loughborough is today considered a university town above all else to many outsiders. Many visitors to Loughborough are friends and family of READ MORE

3. May 2018.

7 Free or Affordable Things to do in Leeds

There are a lot of things making Leeds unique that many visitors may not know: The popular student hub is the UK’s fourth largest city and second most important financial centre, after London. Less commonly known is that the world’s oldest surviving film ‘Roundhay Garden Scene’ was filmed in a suburb of the city. Leeds READ MORE

30. April 2018.

Sheffield Nightlife – Like a Local

There are few places in England better for having a night out than Sheffield. From cocktails to clubbing, the compact city centre means that most of the best venues for painting the town red are well within walking distance of one another. The South Yorkshire city of Sheffield has a robust student population. Take that READ MORE

22. February 2018.

7 free or affordable things to do in Winchester

England’s ancient capital and the former seat of King Alfred the Great, the city of Winchester is drenched in historical charm, with medieval streets and centuries-old buildings and monuments every which way you turn. Nestled in the county of Hampshire on the edge of England’s South Downs National Park, it is also surrounded by some READ MORE

12. April 2017.

CAMRA Great British Beer Festival

Beer boffins take note: the CAMRA Great British Beer Festival is back to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Fine booze fans will find plenty here to keep them refreshed, including more than 900 real ales, ciders, perries and top-quality craft beers. READ MORE