The UK is my home country, so I have plenty of tips and secrets to share. If you’re a first time visitor, you might like one of these epic UK road trips.
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.
And 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.
We also travel often around the UK, so have tips for cities and counties from Edinburgh down to Cornwall. As always, we’ve sought out some of the most special and unique accommodation on offer.
UK Road trips: Best UK road trips | Best Scotland road trips
UK destination guides: Bristol | Isle of Mull | Frome | Liverpool | London | York
UK family travel guides: Birmingham with kids | Cornwall with kids | London with toddlers | Edinburgh with kids | Manchester with kids | Best UK family Christmas breaks
UK Accommodation guides: Best of UK Airbnb | Unusual places to stay in the UK | Bath Airbnb| Brighton | Bristol Airbnb | Bristol hotels | Cornwall Airbnb | Cornwall lodges with hot tubs | Cornwall: Watergate Bay Hotel review | Cornwall: Rosewood Yurt | Cotswolds Airbnb | Cotswolds: Lucknam Park Hotel | Devon Airbnb | Devon lodges with hot tubs |Lake District Airbnb | Lake District lodges with hot tubs | Liverpool Airbnb | Liverpool hotels | London hip hotels | Norfolk Airbnb | Norfolk shepherd’s huts | York Airbnb | York: North Star Club
Bristol travel guides: 89 best things to do in Bristol | Bristol’s most stylish Airbnbs | Best brunches in Bristol | Best Bristol cafes | 54 best independent shops in Bristol | Best restaurants in Bristol | Best bakeries in Bristol | Things to do at Christmas in Bristol | Best hotels in Bristol
London travel guides: How to spend 3 days in London | London’s most hipster hotels | Best views in London | Best afternoon teas in London | How to find the village feel in London | Around the world in 7 London meals | Instagrammable places in London | How to spend 24 hours in London like a Londoner | London with toddlers.
It’s well known I love cakes, but pastries come a close second, or maybe they’re even first. It really depends on the day. Needless to say, I’ve made it my mission to hunt down the best pastries in Bristol. Only freshly baked does it, so this also doubles as a list of the best bakeries … Read more
As part of our series on the best things to do with kids in cities around the world, here’s our kids’ guide to Manchester, one of the UK’s most fun cities (especially if you’re into football). From taking a tour of the big teams’ stadiums to going behind the scenes at CBBC, there are tons … Read more
I’m clearly biased, but I reckon Bristol is one of the best weekend getaways in the UK. From the grandeur of its Georgian terraces and the suspension bridge, to its creative vibes and famous street art, there’s no end of things to discover in Bristol. Add to that some of the best restaurants in the … Read more
Edinburgh is an enchanting place to visit for all ages, overlooked by a Edinburgh castle and conjuring the magic that inspired Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling wrote the books while there!). Harry Potter fans will be rapt, but Edinburgh is also great for younger kids too. From Edinburgh zoo to activity parks, there’s plenty of Edinburgh … Read more
Frome is one of my favourite places to go shopping – it has the best selection of indy shops with barely a chain in sight. And the whole town is a pleasure to walk around with charming architecture and friendly vibes. Give me that over a shopping centre any day. This is our guide to … Read more
Frome is famous for its independent spirit and has a bountiful selection of indy 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 has triumphed over chains and cookie cutter high streets. It’s an 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 … 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 though 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 … 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