Tips & Guides

So summer is nearly upon us and our favourite Primark sunglasses are getting their day out in the sun once more. The toe-curling flip flops, sticky sun cream and dodgy flowery hair braids are creeping out of the cupboards which can only mean it’s time. Don’t...

The Southampton Arms is London’s best pub. It has 18 handpulls pumping out real ale and traditional cider from small independent British breweries. It serves a mean hog roast pork roll with apple sauce and crackling. It has a record player and a piano. It has a...

Have you seen London in Spring? These are 10 places to see in London during Spring, the best time of year to visit. Source link

To start off May, we’ve imported two beautiful and challenging puzzles from UK manufacturer Robert Frederick (based in Bath). First up is a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle of the London A to Z map – a great way to learn the streets by heart! Next up is...

Road Tripping Through Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorms National ParkIt’s that typically lovely time of year in Scotland, May, when most in-the-know travellers descend on our outdoors in search of midge-free zones and almost predictably calm weather. Time then...

It’s been another sad week for London’s live music scene. On Monday, it was announced that The Borderline, a basement club tucked just off Charing Cross Road, would be closing by September. Opened in the 1980s, the 300-capacity...

When visiting a city, what we often remember the most is the experience of trying new and delicious local food. Portugal is home to some unique gastronomic wonders that often have a fascinating story about how they came to be, meaning you’ll remember not only...

On 18 May, Kew Gardens opens its new Children’s Garden to the public. This marks an exciting new chapter for younger visitors to the historic Kew Gardens. Mini Travellers were lucky to be given a sneak preview of the Children’s Garden, and have been counting...

Teenagers are notoriously difficult to cater for – too old for kids activities and too young to explore on their own. Luckily for families with teenagers, there are plenty of fun things that are ideal for young adults in the city – you just have to know where...

This isn’t some hidden gem. Sorry, but I don’t care. Star chef Yotam Ottolenghi is a worldwide success with his cookbooks and TV shows, but his flagship restaurant on Upper Street in Islington is amazing. I go regularly and I have never been disappointed.  The...

How much time have you taken to explore the UK? There are so many reasons why taking time to enjoy what is so close in the United Kingdom can be reasonable and still have the same benefits as a long haul vacation for people who live here. Source link

Touring a city can be tiresome, right? Especially when you aren’t certain about where the attractions are, or the theatres, maybe even the restaurants or shops? Take London tours by bus especially, and you can open up the city to new possibilities. It’s allows...

BBC Summer Social is back and bigger than ever. Taking place in the beautiful setting of Croxteth Country Park in Liverpool on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August, the BBC promises a weekend of fun for all the family. You can read our full review of BBC Sumer...

It wasn’t long ago that the very thought of travelling to London with kids was pretty much my idea of hell. I knew there were loads of things to do in London with kids but I still thought of it as an ‘adult only kind of place’. I lived in London for 3 years...

This July marks 50 years since Neil Armstrong made his ‘giant leap for mankind’ when he became the first man to walk on the cratered surface of the moon. Of course, London is celebrating this truly momentous date with a calendar of cool lunar...

Have you ever been on holiday to the North Norfolk Coast? If not why not, there is so much to do and here are 10 things to do on the North Norfolk Coast that shouldn’t be missed in the Summer. The North Norfolk coastline is one of the most beautiful in England....

Czech beer and where to find it in Prague Czech beer is some of the best in the world so it’s no surprise that people in the Czech Republic love to drink it. The country has boasted the highest beer consumption per capita for an impressive 25 years running...

If ever there was a name designed to give you itchy feet, it’s the Great West Way. 125 miles of adventure stretching from London in the east to Bristol in the west, following ancient routes, passing castles and stone circles,... The post Four days exploring the...

There are plenty of people that claim London lacks a sense of community. These people clearly haven’t been to Green Lanes. This road, famed for its delicious kebab shops and range of pubs, is constantly abuzz with activity.  Jam in a Jar, situated on the...

Are you thinking of planning a trip to South of France? The French Riviera, AKA Cote d’Azur, was one of the first modern resort areas in the world. It has always been number one on my travel bucket list. After a four night trip there with Mr Sunny, I can...