Over the last May Bank Holiday weekend I took a trip to Gdansk, with my mum. Gdansk is a port city on the Baltic coast of Poland. We always plan one or two girls trips throughout the year, mainly to…
‘December Discoveries in the North East’
This month has so far been one of new discoveries, December has seen me tour the BBC studios in Newcastle, take a trip down an air raid shelter in the Grainger Market and explore Washington Old Hall, learning more about…
‘Essential North East’- Forts and Castles
I love to write about the North East of England, my birthplace, I am sure you can tell by now. Reason being I feel this fabulous part of the United Kingdom looses out to bigger cities or more famous/well known…
Newcastle Gin- ‘Spirit of the North East’
Gin, the hottest spirit on the block at the moment, don’t you agree? Everywhere you look there seems to be is a Gin inspired festival here or a Gin themed evening there. Which is music to my ears, a fellow…
‘Summertime fun with Fentimans!’
This week I received a fabulous hamper full of Fentimans Ltd Summer Drinks. I love Fentimans as a brand for two main reasons- They are a local brand from the North East of England, born and bred, like myself so…
‘Hometown Heritage’
I love to travel like many people, I feel passionate about sharing my travels and stories with people hence why I originally set up this blog! However when I am in the UK between travelling I like to explore, we…
‘Touring the Tunnel’- Victoria Tunnel, Newcastle
This week I decided to take a tour of Newcastle’s Victoria Tunnel, located in the Ouseburn area of the city. The meeting point is at 53-55 Lime Street in the Ouseburn Valley. I was keen to learn more about my…