Our road trip continued North Westerly from Swansea. The drive was gorgeous, we journeyed along county roads. Trees lined the streets and towered above us. Their leaves were turning orange and yellow. Other trees had already lost their leaves allowing the bright blue sky to be visible behind their long armed branches. Stone walls stood... Continue Reading →
Santander Cycles in Swansea
The quaint city Swansea is situated on the south coast of Wales. It is home to a large University and a historic castle. The city has Santander bikes that you can hire. They are located in the town center and in the university campus. We decided that hiring them would be the best way to... Continue Reading →
Rest day in Villagarcia
My alarm woke me up at 8am, I stretched my arms above my head and took a deep breath. My neck was stiff and legs achy. We were nearing the end of our holiday and didn't want to return home shattered. Consequently, we decided to change our plans sightly. Instead of walking another day along... Continue Reading →
Round the Island in 48 hours
Inhaling with all my might, I was trying to feed my body with as much oxygen as possible. Meanwhile, my leg muscles were screaming at me to stop. 'Blimey,' I yelled in exasperation. The hill was never ending. Cyclists whizzed down in the opposite direction. I looked up and smiled at them through gritted teeth.... Continue Reading →
Surfing in Lanzarote
Clinging onto my red, 9ft surf board I waded out into the sea battling against the harsh waves. The luke-warm water pounded against my shins, thighs and eventually my chest as I got further away from the shoreline. To my right dramatic mountains jutted out into the bright blue sky. A scattering of white wispy... Continue Reading →
‘Oh I do Like to be Beside the Seaside’
Sitting at my desk on Friday afternoon in the bustling city of London I pondered about what I could do on the weekend. While I enjoy busy life in the vibrant city I do also like to get away sometimes. I had a sudden urge to see the sea. To look out over a vast... Continue Reading →
A guide to Mallorca
With super cheap flights to Mallorca, it seemed rude not to go. I flew from London to Palma (Mallorca's capital) and back for just £80 with Easy Jet. A couple of months ago when I was playing around with Google Flights, Mallorca was the cheapest, sunniest, option. Not thinking too much about it I booked the... Continue Reading →
10 Things To Do in Brighton
1.Explore the pier The famous Brighton pier is a sight not to be missed. Built in 1823 it has a wealth of history. Originally it was used as a landing point for ships. Since then it has been washed away by storms, rebuilt several times and has been used by the community for concerts. Today the pier offers... Continue Reading →
Zen in Bournemouth
The brisk spring air swept over my rosy checks as my feet sprung off the pavement. To my right was the calm ocean and to my left were carefully coordinated colorful beach huts - each with their own unique touch. Waves washed up the beach bringing music to my ears. The melodic sound of the sea set... Continue Reading →
A break from the City
Sometimes we get sick of seeing the same things day in, day out. Living in a busy, bustling city is exciting but can be tiring too. While there is always a new street to explore, a different museum to visit and unique restaurants to try; one thing is missing. That is natural landscape. I love... Continue Reading →