It’s my home country, so I have plenty of tips and secrets to share. I lived in London for 13 years, so you’ll find lots of insider knowledge on everything from the best afternoon teas to the most Instagrammable streets.
And I’ve lived in Bristol since 2016, so trust I’ve made it my business to find the best of everything, from stylish Airbnbs to creative restaurants, brunches and treats.
There are also tips on plenty of other UK destinations, including York, Liverpool, the Lake District and Cornwall.
Bristol is home to some of the UK’s best restaurants and is home to the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants outside of London. But the Bristol restaurant scene isn’t all about Michelin-worthy contenders, it’s more characterised by a focus on sustainable, locally sourced food and high end restaurants that retain a casual feel. Here I’ve … Read more
Safe to say 2020 has been one hell of a mess and there’s never been a more important time to support one another and do the best we can to get through these wilds together. So this Christmas, let’s try to resist the ease of Amazon and support our local businesses instead. In Bristol, we’re … Read more
Bristol is well-known as one of the UK’s most creative and exciting cities. It often tops the charts of the best places to live in England and, after moving here in 2016, I have to agree. Londoners like me flock to Bristol, tired of the pace of the capital but still keen to have all … Read more
There’s nothing like a road trip in Europe to make you appreciate the diversity of the continent – buy croissants and go for a walk on a French beach in the morning then sip a spritz beside an Italian lake by sunset. From mountains to coast to cute medieval villages – there’s something to suit … Read more
I grew up 30 minutes from Brighton and it has a special place in my heart, filled with memories of trips to the pier as a child, shopping in the lanes as a teenager and nights out in my twenties. Nowadays, it retains the alternative vibes it’s always had, albeit with more gentrification, a little … Read more
Liverpool is one of our favourite cities in the UK, with a friendly upbeat vibe, thriving music scene, and a gorgeous backdrop of grand architecture. We’ve written a guide to the best things to do in Liverpool, and if you’re looking for somewhere to stay, you can’t go wrong with one of these stylish Liverpool … Read more
Bath is Bristol’s historic neighbour, a land of handsome honey-coloured stone, charming Georgian streets and a genteel vibe that gives rise to plenty of pretty cafes, boutiques and restaurants. Add to that the Roman baths and its location on the edge of the Cotswolds and you have a gorgeous UK break. If looking for a … Read more
I don’t know about you but treats are one of the main things that are getting me through this pandemic. From baking my own sweet treats from around the world to ordering take-away from my favourite cafes and restaurants in Bristol, sugar and decadence has been a staple of my lockdown diet. For those of … Read more
I’ve been going to festivals since I was about 16. I’ve been to the rowdy ones like Reading, the biggest one at Glastonbury, and in more recent years the folksy or arty ones like End of the Road and Edinburgh Fringe. But this year, I had a whole new festival experience when I went to … Read more
York is one of our favourite UK cities, an enchanting living museum that evokes its medieval history at every turn. An ideal way to immerse yourself in the city’s life is to stay at a York Airbnb. From cosy listed buildings to modern apartments in converted warehouses, there are options for all tastes and budgets. … Read more
