San Diego Airbnb - The Cottage

6 most stylish Airbnbs in San Diego, California

Looking for a place to stay in San Diego? For a taste of local life, try one of these San Diego Airbnbs. It’s the shortlist I came up with when planning our San Diego itinerary, which was part of our epic one-month California road trip. I’ve broken them down into the different neighbourhoods, so you … Read more

Watergate Bay Hotel - Best Cornwall Family Holiday

10 reasons to love Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall

I used to think you had to sacrifice style when opting for a family hotel, but since having Otis, I’ve been repeatedly proven wrong – and never more so than when visiting Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall. Every detail of the hotel exudes style, comfort and ease, which are my top three ingredients for a … Read more

Airbnb York - Characterful Period House

10 most beautiful Airbnbs in York

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

Airstream Santa Barbara

9 gorgeous Airbnbs in Santa Barbara, California

Looking for somewhere to stay in Santa Barbara? Here’s our round-up of the best Airbnb’s in California’s iconic coastal paradise. From glamorous abodes to boho dwellings, these Santa Barbara Airbnb’s demonstrate the diversity of the city, which attracts everyone from celebrities to surfers to hippies. Stay downtown to be within walking distance of all the … Read more

Bonaventure Cemetery

35 fun things to do in Savannah, Georgia

Giant oaks trees hanging with moss, elegant public squares and picturesque streets, plus oodles of Southern charm combine to make Savannah one of the South’s most charming cities. It’s also has a thriving arts community and is renowned for its hospitality, earning it two monikers: the ‘Creative Coast’ and ‘Hostess City’. All these delights make … Read more

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Festivals: Why Edinburgh in August is the best place to be…

There is nowhere I’d prefer to be in August than Edinburgh, and that’s saying something for someone who lives in the UK and is addicted to travel. The already enchanting city becomes an intoxicating hotbed of international culture and creativity for the whole month of August when it hosts not one, but five world-class festivals. … Read more

Airbnb Treehouse Asheville

16 Awesome Airbnbs in Asheville, NC

Asheville is the cool mountain town of the South, filled with creative, liberally minded people, craft beer, hip cafes, live music and a dazzling landscape of majestic nature. We loved every moment of our trip there during our Southern USA road trip – so much so that we wrote a post about 31 things to … Read more

Blue Ridge Parkway

31 reasons to love Asheville, NC

I’d been hearing whispers of the wonders of Asheville for a few years: a liberally minded and creative enclave in North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the edge of the famous parkway. I was promised glorious nature, excellent food, an exciting craft beer scene and creativity galore – and it was … Read more

South US Road Trip - Savannah

Road Trip: Southern USA – An Epic Deep South Itinerary

The allure of the southern USA has been calling me for years. I wanted to experience that famous Southern charm, the music, the moss-laden trees, the accent, the mountains, and all the colourful cities and quirks that make up the southern states. It’s a big area y’all, so coming up with a south US road … Read more

Best road trips in France - Verdon Gorge

How to plan the ultimate France road trip

I know it might sound hyperbolic. But I think France might just be one of the world’s best countries for a road trip. It just has so much going for it, from fairytale towns to rolling vineyards to elegant cities and miles of varied coastline. Plus within every region there’s a surprise – be it … Read more