A Brighton day trip is the perfect get-away from London- in fact, so perfect that people often call it 'London by the Sea.' The Sussex seaside city is a haven for hippies, the 'gay capital' of the UK, and pretty much an anything-goes kind of place. I once saw a man in full 17th century… Continue reading Five Things You Have to See on a Brighton Day Trip
The south west, and particularly the south west coast of England, is renowned for its stunning landscapes. It's the land of sweeping moors, genteel seaside towns and rugged clifftops. And Devon's countryside in particular has inspired a whole collection of writers to write a whole collection of books set within its boundaries: Arthur Conan Doyle… Continue reading South Devon Things to Do : Six places you should check out ASAP
Hen parties these days come in all shapes, sizes and locations these days, and my little sister Freya's family hen party in Kent is a tale of many twists and turns. For any non-English reader out there, a 'hen party' is the UK version of the American 'bachelorette party,' and in the last few years… Continue reading Adventures on a Family Hen Party in Kent
There are plenty of choices when looking for Gatwick Airport hotels. But the novelty of staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air (plus the fact that it's affordable and located inside Gatwick's South Terminal), mean that this is my top choice when I need to book a stay at the airport. Back in the day,… Continue reading Gatwick Airport Hotels – Staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air
Spending a weekend in Nottingham with my pals was an absolute treat all round. I'm ashamed to say that I can count on one hand the total number of times I've travelled further North than Cambridge. Two weeks in the Lake District for a show I was performing in, a weekend in Derby aged 11,… Continue reading A Weekend in Nottingham (Coach Trip Edition)
