A Night at Spitbank Fort Hotel in Portsmouth
Ghosts, guns, and great food: I spent a night at Spitbank Fort in Portsmouth and discovered what might be the UK’s most unusual hotel experience.
All my posts about travel in the UK! From staycation guides for Brits looking to explore more of their home country, to information for people travelling to the UK from abroad. Scroll down to see all the posts in this category, or use the table of contents below to head straight for the right location…
Break it down:
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Dorset (my home county and specialist subject)
I grew up in the south of England and have loads to say about my country. Hopefully you’ll find plenty of inspiration and useful info in the posts below. But if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I love hearing from readers, and I LOVE sharing my favourite spots in the UK!
Ghosts, guns, and great food: I spent a night at Spitbank Fort in Portsmouth and discovered what might be the UK’s most unusual hotel experience.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with some inspirational ladies – exploring Jane Austen’s Hampshire and discovering the local wine making scene…
My UK based writer Kelly explores the south of England from a cosy self-catering cottage in Cornwall. Wet walks, English wines, and plenty of pasties…
An in-depth and exhaustive guide to the best hostels in London, divided into four categories: historic, social, premium, and budget hostels…
All about my trip to the Scottish Highlands with Rabbie’s Tours. Incredible landscapes and history of the Highlands, from Loch Ness to Glencoe!
A mini guide to how to make the most of a weekend in Edinburgh. Full of my favourite places to eat, drink, and sleep – plus top tips for great things to do!
UK-based writer Kelly shares her recent weekend in Yorkshire, as well as some top tips for taking a mini break to this stunning part of the UK…
Edinburgh local Gemma from Two Scots Abroad shares her insider tips for celebrating New Years Eve in Scotland in this fab guide to Edinburgh Hogmanay…
Taking a staycation in the UK doesn’t have to break the bank! Here’s how to take a mini break in Swansea on a budget and still have a great weekend…
Spending a couple of days exploring Swansea on a girly weekend with my little sister Jess! Lots of eating, pampering, and behaving like overgrown children!
A round up of some of the best things to do in and around Eastbourne on the south coast of England, packed with recommendations from local bloggers..
Some of my favourite alternative and unusual things to do in London. From secret speakeasies to mad museums, there’s lots to discover off the beaten path…