Brighton had always been on my radar to visit but I had never quite got around to doing so (with a good 5 or so hour car journey involved), but one day we just decided to pick a weekend, crossed our fingers for good weather and booked a trusty Airbnb. We booked a car parking … Continue reading Brighton City Guide
We are lucky enough to live on the outskirts of the beautiful Peak District which is full of breath-taking scenery and villages. Known as the 'gateway to the Peak District' is Buxton, a market town home to absolutely beautiful architecture and the Pavilion Gardens. It’s here where we start our journey today. The Pavilion Gardens … Continue reading A road trip around Derbyshire and the Peak District
Something a little different today, but it struck me when walking through our house how much we are inspired by the places we visit, near or far, and incorporate so many ideas into our home. We like the pieces in our home to have a story and spark memories of the places we have discovered … Continue reading Yūgen – a peek into our travel inspired home
I arranged a long weekend in Barcelona as a surprise for Dave's 30th knowing he had always wanted to see all of the Gaudi architecture and especially the Sagrada Familia (more on that later!), which helped me when choosing the right hotel. I came across Ayre Hotel Rosellón which has a rooftop bar overlooking the … Continue reading Barcelona City Guide
Manchester has always been a city I've been well acquainted with, from Primark trips in my youth, to a (short-lived) University experience in my late teens, to being the hub of all things gifts, vintage, books, outfits, and homewares in my 20s. Manchester has always been my go to city for music. My first ever … Continue reading Manchester Edit
Continuing from my last post exploring Seville, we move on to my must-see sights - its a hefty one I warn you, so grab yourself a cup of tea and get comfortable! First on the list is the Real Alcazar De Sevilla, with rooms tiled beautifully from top to bottom, carved ceilings and arched doorways, breathtaking … Continue reading Seville City Guide – Part 2
Let me introduce you to one of most beautiful cities I’ve been to… Welcome to Seville, one of the most photogenic places with its tiled walls, lines of orange trees, and balconies adorned with plants. We caught a bus from outside the airport which stops outside Plaza San Sebastian, and then we transferred onto the … Continue reading Seville City Guide – Part 1
So next up on my little local series, how to spend a full packed day in Staffordshire Moorlands! First up starting the morning in Leek, a picturesque market town on the edge of the Peak District. On Saturday mornings there is an antique market situated on the historic cobbles of the old market square with … Continue reading A day in the Moorlands
We set out early the next morning and caught the bus back to Old Town as we hoped to rent a kayak and see the City Walls from a different perspective. Located next to Pile Gate, there were a number of different companies that offered kayak rental, and oddly all charged varying prices - even though … Continue reading Diaries from Croatia – Dubrovnik Part 3
We set our sights on visiting Trsteno Arboretum, so after enquiring at the local bus stop in Lapad, we headed to Dubrovnik Bus Station and awaited the next bus* to Trsteno which is about 20km north of Dubrovnik. We didn't have to wait too long and enjoyed another beautiful scenic journey. Trsteno is a wonderful … Continue reading Diaries from Croatia – Dubrovnik Part 2 and Trsteno
