Carnival fever in Somerset: A guide to the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026 by Kay on 24 April 2026 Posted in United Kingdom This absolutely spectacular event takes place every year in the first weekend of November. It celebrates the failed attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. It is one of the biggest and most famous carnivals in the UK. And, it is often recognised as one of Europe’s biggest illuminated Read More 6
24 hours in London: The perfect 1-day itinerary by Kay on 31 March 2025 Posted in United Kingdom Only have 24 hours in London? This is what I saw when I spent a short weekend in the capital with friends, and how we made the most of one day without trying to cram in absolutely everything! Friends reunited… This trip was especially exciting. As I was meeting up with my Spanish housemates, who Read More 11
Spending a Summer evening in Glastonbury, Somerset: Things to do beyond the festival by Kay on 18 March 2025 Posted in United Kingdom There’s nothing better than stopping off and spending a Summer evening in Glastonbury when the weather is so glorious. Glastonbury is certainly worth visiting, even when the festival isn’t taking place. On our visit, we spent an afternoon and evening exploring the town, walked up Glastonbury Tor and finished with fish and chips and a Read More 11
A day trip to Birmingham: What to see and things to do by Kay on 17 March 2025 Posted in United Kingdom Planning a day trip to Birmingham? Birmingham is an easy city to explore by train, with Birmingham New Street right in the heart of the city centre. From the Bullring and Ozzy the Bull to the canals, the Library of Birmingham and Bindleyplace, there’s plenty to see and do in Birmingham in one day. Birmingham, Read More 15
