Bridges and Balloons | Unique Travel Itineraries & Special Places to Stay
Handpicked, unique itineraries and special places to stay
England is our homeland. Steve is from Bristol and I'm from Redhill, a little town in Surrey. We both lived in London for more than ten years and now we've moved to Bristol. From city to country life, here are our stories from England. We have a whole section on London
Have you got any adventures planned for 2019? We have our eyes on New England for a road trip, a return to New York, and some English travels to Cornwall. And I also have some ideas for you, based on … [Read more...] about Five special trips to take in 2019
Going for brunch is up there with my favourite things and in Bristol we’re spoiled for choice. There’s even a cafe inspired by the king of brunch, Melbourne, and it’s as good as the ones you find … [Read more...] about Handpicked Guide: The Best Brunch in Bristol
I've already shared all the details of our trip to west Scotland where we visited Oban, Tobermory and Ardlui. It was a beautiful introduction to a part of the UK we'd never visited before, filled with … [Read more...] about 37 photos to inspire your trip to Oban and Tobermory
Why is it that we so often dream of lands afar, but fail to see what is so close to us? That's the case with me and much of Britain. Ever since I was about 13, I've been travelling alone abroad and … [Read more...] about A weekend in West Scotland: Oban, Isle of Mull and Ardlui
York is the most charming city I’ve visited in England. It’s like stepping back into medieval times, with its winding cobbled streets, magnificent cathedral, classic shop fronts, and dramatic stone … [Read more...] about Handpicked City Guide: The Best Things to Do in York
The Edinburgh Fringe is one of my favourite times of the year. The city is always special to visit, but during the fringe, there’s a special dose of magic, as artists, comedians, actors, writers and … [Read more...] about Top tips for visiting the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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 … [Read more...] about What’s it like to go to a festival pregnant? My experience at Latitude
For years people have been telling me how great Liverpool is, and when we finally made it there, I could see what they were all talking about. In fact, it’s now one of my favourite cities in England. … [Read more...] about Handpicked City Guide: 10 of The Best Things to Do in Liverpool
We recently spent five nights in Liverpool, making a little film that I’ll share soon. It was my first time in the city and despite having heard great things about it, Liverpool exceeded my … [Read more...] about The Best Hip Boutique Hotels in Liverpool
When I told people I was going to stay at London Zoo for the night in its new lodge next to the lions, the most common reaction was “Oh my, aren’t you scared?”. And while fear hadn’t crossed my mind, … [Read more...] about Would you stay overnight at a zoo?
