Frome is famous for its independent spirit and has a bountiful selection of indie restaurants, cafes and bars. Sustainability and locally sourced goods are often at the forefront of Frome businesses, and this is reflected in the food and drinks on offer. It’s a place to get feel-good food in every sense of the word, … Read more
Frome is one of those rare little English towns where independence and creativity have triumphed over chains and cookie-cutter high streets. It’s a historic market town, famous for the Frome Independent (a huge monthly market) and with a strong counter-culture history. Riots in Frome date back to the 18th century, and it was a centre … Read more
Savannah, with its wide tree-lined streets and stately historic squares is one of those cities that has it all – a gorgeous place to simply walk around and one that’s also filled with things to do for all ages. And all the Spanish moss draped over giant Oaks just adds to its whimsical charm. We … Read more
Barcelona is a supremely family-friendly destination. The locals love kids, and families are made to feel welcome everywhere, from galleries to tiny tapas bars. There are lots of specific Barcelona attractions for kids, but it’s also a place where many of the classic tourist attractions will appeal to children too – from the fantastical architecture … Read more
I’ve known the joys of London since I moved there at 19, but going there with Otis and Arlo woke me up to a whole different side of the city. It turns out London for toddlers is a wonderland. From seeing the sights through a child’s eyes to discovering some of London’s best playgrounds and … Read more
The Science Museum was a big highlight of Otis’ first proper trip to London – he was hyped about it for weeks in advance has been asking to go back ever since. If you have a similarly space and science-obsessed toddler – the kind who watches Maddie’s Do you know? on repeat – then consider … Read more
Scotland is one of the most epic road trip destinations in the world. It’s the perfect place to sit behind the wheel, whizzing along rugged coastline, past mountainous land, windswept isles and stopping for whisky along the way. This is a guide to the best Scotland road trip itineraries. I got together with other top … Read more
London is a proper treasure trove of incredible places to stay, from pretty little cottages in Notting Hill to sleek high-rise apartments in the city. Here we’ve curated our pick of the best London Airbnb alternatives. You can find them all on Plum Guide London, which is kind of like the Rolls Royce of Airbnb … Read more
As part of my series on places to stay with hot tubs in the UK, here’s my latest round-up of hot tub lodges in Devon. There are some absolutely stunning places to stay here, from luxury group retreats to cute cabins for two. All have hot tubs, mostly with epic views of the surrounding countryside. … Read more
I spend a lot of time in cafes writing this blog, meeting with friends, and eating cake (of course!). So this post on the best cafes in Bristol was an obvious one for me to write, and one that I’m updating often. As with restaurants, we’re spoilt for choice with Bristol cafes and there’s a … Read more