Category: UNITED KINGDOM
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Moving your pets to Australia; Everything you need to know about moving your dog & cat from the UK & EU
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re beginning to take the move to Australia seriously and are wanting to bring your furry friends along for the ride! I moved my dog and cat from my home in Australia to the UK in 2021 and then brought them back home to Australia from the UK in…
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The ultimate guide to visiting London
London is unmistakably the capital city of England and one of the most visited cities in the entire world. This buzzing metropolis is beyond exhilarating to explore; thoughts immediately stray to visions of Big Ben, the Royal Family or the infamous and gruesome Tower of London. However, there are so many levels of intrigue to this…
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My best travel experiences of 2022
2022 was a whirlwind of a year. After settling as an expat on the other side of the world, my goal was to escape the cold winters and explore more of Europe, specifically Southern Europe. From kicking off the year on the Italian island of Sicily to waving goodbye to 2022 in New York City…
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How to spend 24 hours in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Known for being the birth place of the HMS Titanic, Irish bars and history, Belfast is a fabulous yet understated city to visit when visiting the United Kingdom or Ireland. Often overlooked by other nearby cities such as London and Dublin, but the historic city offers a charming atmosphere alongside a plethora of places to…
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Top 5 most beautiful places to visit in county Yorkshire, England
The historic region of Yorkshire is neatly tucked up in northern England and is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, Norman castles, rolling lush countryside and of course, the picturesque villages and bustling cities that are scattered across the 4 counties that make up Yorkshire. I’ve been lucky enough to call Yorkshire home for…
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How to spend a day in the picturesque town of Knaresborough & where to stay
Knaresborough is found in the heart of the county of North Yorkshire and lies within the borough of the famous spa town, Harrogate. This charming and historic market town is one of the most beautiful destinations in the whole of the United Kingdom. The centre boasts medieval castle ruins that sit above sheer limestone cliffs…
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5 most picturesque towns and villages in England’s Peak District
The Peak District, where narrow roads are dwarfed by the lush mesmeric limestone cliffs and drystone, ancient villages and market towns scattered throughout the United Kingdom’s first National Park. Quaint cottages and their fragrant rose gardens are a common sight amidst streams of water produce the World’s purest spring water. From exploring ancient caves across…
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A Day In Robin Hood’s Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay is tucked away on the coastline of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and is now my absolute favourite English coastal getaway. The ancient fishing village is tightly built up of fisherman’s cottages that fall from the rolling green fields above on to the shores of Robin Hood’s Bay beach through the…
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Why I Moved To England.
It’s been almost six months since leaving my home in Australia and touching down on English soil. Already I have found myself being asked time and time again, “Why did you move to England?” Now that I’ve had time to settle into expat life and set up my new home from scratch, I’ve summarised why…
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How To Spend A Day In Yorkshire’s Hidden Gem; Haworth Village
Haworth Village is nestled within West Yorkshires’ Bronte Country. The fairy tale village is known for its undeniable literary heritage, timeless cobble stone streets that exude English country charm and the luscious green moor landscape that surrounds the village hills. The unsuspecting and stunning village of Haworth has famously been muse to the famed Bronte…
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