My last holiday was in November of 2019, and it was my honeymoon. Desperate to get away, even if only for a few days, my husband booked a weekend holiday in Barmouth for my birthday. And it was bloody lovely. Barmouth is a little seaside town in Wales, popular with walkers and cyclists. It’s one …
The Best Things To Do In Ironbridge
Ironbridge is a pretty village on the banks of the River Severn, perfect for a day trip. There’s plenty to do in Ironbridge and the surrounding villages. The whole area of Ironbridge Gorge is now a World Heritage site. Here are some of the best things to do in Ironbridge. The Iron Bridge The main …
Is West Midland Safari Park Worth Visiting Without Kids?
With a spare Saturday, we decided to hit the zoo, but is West Midlands Safari Park worth visiting without kids? Like most children who grew up in the Midlands, I spent a lot of my childhood visiting West Midland Safari Park. I’ve been on school trips, with friends, and with family, but I haven’t been …
Is It Safe To Stay In An Airbnb During COVID-19?
After months at home, and holidays cancelled left, right and centre, we’re all in need of a bloody break. I don’t want to fly abroad yet, so I’m all about the UK break. I’ve been busily stalking many an Airbnb, but is it safe to stay in an Airbnb during COVID-19? Like most things during …
Six Reasons You Should Visit Disney Without Kids
Who remembers that amazing rant from last year from that mother who was furious that childless couples go to Disney parks? In case, you missed it, here’s the post that started it all, from Twitter user @jenkatwrites. As an immature millennial who loves to spend my money on both useless crap AND trips to Disney …
Warner Brother’s Studio Tour, London
One of our wedding presents was a trip to the Warner Brother’s Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter, which made this nerd very happy indeed. The studios are based at Leavesden in Watford and give a behind the scenes glimpse into how the Harry Potter movies were made. The tour takes about three hours …
Pysgoty, Aberystwyth
I hadn’t intended to share much from my recent return to Aberystwyth, but some meals are so special that they just have to be shared. While we were away, Dave and I tried out Pysgoty, which might just be the smallest restaurant I’ve ever eaten in. Pysgoty is run by a husband and wife duo, who …
North East Days Out for Adults: Saltburn-By-The-Sea and Redcar
Is it just me looking for north east days out for adults? My fiance’s family are based in Teesside, so we’re up north a fair bit, and I always want to make the most of it while we’re there. I usually have a Google for ideas for things to do, but always find lots of …
JQ Adventures with MyBull
With so many fabulous bars, restaurants and things to do around Birmingham, enjoying yourself can soon become a very expensive habit. To save yourself some cash, you can sign up for one of Birmingham’s excellent discount schemes to score deals around the city. Last week, MyBull sent Chloe of Gastronomic Gorman and I off on adventure around the Jewellery Quarter, …