For any long-time readers of the blog, I don’t think it’ll come as any surprise that Peterborough Cathedral is one of my favorite places in all of England. I know I’m a huge fan of the Katherine of Aragon Festival that takes place in the beautiful Norman cathedral every year. But there are lots of… Read More 9 Reasons To Visit Peterborough Cathedral
One of my goals since moving to England in 2016 was to explore the area I live in—Yorkshire. And the Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the places I’ve really enjoyed visiting this last October! I loved my day hiking in Malham in February last year. Ingleton is a small village in the Yorkshire… Read More Waterfalls, Caves, and More: Exploring Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales
I can’t believe it’s been nearly 5 months since my last trip to the Lake District! The Lake District National Park is one of my favorite places in all of England. And I realized I still haven’t written about one of my favorite hikes—up to the top of Helvellyn! Helvellyn is one of the most… Read More Hiking Up Helvellyn In The Lake District
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021! Having lived in York for over a year four years now (!), I really know this city – every nook and cranny, every snickelway, every street and every stone. York may be a small city geographically, but it is absolutely full of things to see and do. So much of York’s charm… Read More 18 Hidden Gems to See in York
When I studied abroad in Nottingham, we took a lot of group trips around the country. One of the most memorable was our trip to York, and the day we spent exploring Fountain’s Abbey. These abbey ruins are some of the finest, most beautiful, and stunningly atmospheric in the country. Fountain’s Abbey is definitely my… Read More Visiting The Magnificent Fountain’s Abbey And Studley Royal
Having lived in York for over a year now, I can honestly say that York is such a unique city. It is one of the most visited cities in England (after London, of course), and can be packed with tourists. Being a resident has given me a different perspective, but I can’t blame the hordes… Read More 9 Reasons to Visit York at Christmas
Despite visiting nearly a year ago, I realized I haven’t written about Castle Howard, one of North Yorkshire’s top attractions, here on the blog! This stately home is located in the beautiful Howardian Hills, and seeing it all decorated for Christmas last year was such a dream. Building began on the house in 1700 for… Read More A Christmas Trip to Castle Howard
This fall, I got to spend my birthday weekend in one of my favorite places in all of England: the Lake District. Having previously visited for the first time in April around Coniston, I could not have asked for a better place to celebrate! The Lake District is renown for its beautiful scenery and outdoor… Read More The Lake District: Keswick And Beyond
Having lived in York for over a year now, I feel like I can finally start writing posts on the town and what to do and see here. Because trust me, there’s a lot! There are so many attractions, museums, cafes, pubs, shops, and more in the city. If you’re looking for the must-see sights,… Read More 5 Things You Must Do in York
One of my favorite things about living in York is how much there is to do in the surrounding area. Yorkshire is fabulous and full of places to visit and things to see. Ever since I moved to York, I’ve been wanting to see the ruined abbeys dotted around the county. Rievaulx Abbey, in North… Read More Visiting Rievaulx Abbey And Helmsley In North Yorkshire
On October 12th, 2016, I got onto a plane in Minneapolis and moved to England. It was the culmination of a dream I’ve had for what seems like forever, and it was the chance to finally get to live legally in the same country as the person I love. EDIT: This is now one of… Read More 15 Harsh Truths About Living In England
It’s been nearly a year since I moved to England. What a year it’s been! But those who know me will know that I’ve already lived in England before, for a year during my study abroad in Nottingham. Somehow, I happened to pick two cities that couldn’t be more different if they tried. So in… Read More A Tale of Two Cities: Nottingham vs. York
Britain is home to some of the most quaint scenery and cute houses. The county of Yorkshire is no exception! Of all of the charming villages I’ve been to, Thornton-le-Dale in North Yorkshire might be the most picturesque I’ve seen. I combined my daytrip with a great hike in beautiful weather. Thornton-le-Dale is one charming… Read More Thornton-le-Dale: Why You Need To Visit This Charming Yorkshire Village
Three years ago, I was studying abroad in Nottingham and our group went on a long weekend trip up north. As we were driving from Fountain’s Abbey to York, Bob the bus driver made a detour and drove us in a quick loop around Ripon. I saw the magnificent cathedral, and (since we couldn’t stop)… Read More A Daytrip To Ripon
England is full of vibrant cities, charming towns, and quaint villages. On my most recent visit to Northwest England, I finally had the chance to explore the town of Chester properly. I’d visited Chester, in the county of Cheshire, previously for just a couple of hours, and it definitely wasn’t enough time. I’ve also spent… Read More Chester: Northwest England’s Hidden Gem
Since moving to York in October, I’ve made it one of my missions to explore as much of Yorkshire as possible. Before moving here, I had barely spent any time in the area—I went on a group trip when I lived in Nottingham to York (and Fountain’s Abbey). But I hadn’t traveled anywhere else. And… Read More Beverley: One Place You Can’t Miss in East Yorkshire
The Peak District National Park is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in England. The scenery is stunning, the villages are charming, and there is so much you can do in terms of outdoor activities. On my most recent trip to the Peak District, I was based in Edale and spent most of my… Read More The Peak District: Hope Valley, Castleton, Mam Tor, and More
I finally visited the Lake District for the first time last month! This national park has been on my list for years, but due to lack of gear, and the amount of time it would take to get there when I lived in Nottingham, it just never happened. And despite spending lots of time in… Read More Hiking The Old Man Of Coniston In The Lake District
Now that I’m permanently living in England, I’m slowly but surely making my way through my local bucket list—seeing as much of Yorkshire as possible! So on a beautiful sunny day, I set off for the sea, to see the coastal town of Scarborough (and yes, I did sing the Simon and Garfunkel song “Scarborough… Read More A Sunny Day In Scarborough
York is one of the most popular places to visit in England (outside of London, of course). The city’s history goes back millennia: Romans, Vikings, medieval times—you can see remnants of them all! York is also a beautiful city, and one that I’m lucky enough to call home. I haven’t written much on the blog… Read More 15 Photos to Convince You to Visit York in Spring