York is one of the most popular destinations in the north of England, and it’s a city I’ve called home for nearly 4 years now. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed the coronavirus lockdown. But it has made me much more appreciative of where I live! Since I’ve only been able to go for one exercise… Read More The Best Walks in and Around York, England
Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the north of England, and one that I’ve been to many times. But all my trips were either for another purpose (ie. visa appointments), or just briefly as a stop before or after flights. I finally had the chance to explore it properly for the day and… Read More A City Guide For Exploring Manchester: What To See, Eat, And Drink!
I’ve made no secret that the Lake District is one of my favorite places in England, and in the entire world in general. This national park is home to some of the most stunning scenery I’ve ever encountered: lush valleys interspersed between mountain peaks, lakes spread out across the land, and plenty of hiking trails… Read More Crinkle Crags in Langdale: A Beautiful Hike in the Lake District
One of the ways I’ve changed the most since moving to the UK is embracing my love of the outdoors. I love hiking and getting to see so many different landscapes. I’ve also fully embraced camping and have especially loved my camping trips in Scotland! I thought it was about time to do a tell-all… Read More My Outdoor Gear Guide For Hiking And Camping In The UK
Every year, I like to do a few recap posts to sum up my best and worst travel moments, and the favorite places I visited. I’ve already written about my top experiences in 2019, and my worst travel moments in 2019! But I always like to talk a bit about some of the destinations I’ve… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2019
Traveling isn’t necessarily all fun and games. There are so many amazing parts of travel, and in 2019 I’ve had some pretty fantastic experiences! But there’s always a downside. It’s not all pretty Instagam pictures and highlights reels. There will always be some bad travel moments thrown in with the good ones. In 2017, some… Read More My Worst Travel Moments Of 2019
The end of the year is always a good time for reflection. In 2019, I visited 14 countries, 4 of which were new to me. I took 15 flights, and gained quite a few new passport stamps in my (brand new) passport. I managed to travel a lot with a full-time job. I achieved a… Read More My Top Travel Experiences Of 2019
I love the Peak District—it’s definitely one of my favorite places in England. For my birthday present this year, Adam booked us onto an outdoors course in the Peaks! This was of course a great gift (well done, Mr. AWM!), but also a really fun experience. Our course was with Pure Outdoor, who run all… Read More Exploring The Peak District On The Pure Outdoor Navigation Course
The Lake District is without a doubt one of my favorite places in the world. This corner of England is simply beautiful, and one of my favorite places to go to explore the outdoors. I try to stay in a different location every time—it makes exploring different areas and going on new hikes easier. For… Read More Staying at the Kirkstone Pass Inn in the Lake District
On my trip to the Lake District this summer, I had a short weekend away not far from Keswick. Because of how close our accommodation was, we decided to start off our first day hiking Catbells! The Lake District has no shortage of fantastic walks, and I honestly thought that this was one of the… Read More Hiking Catbells in the Lake District
Since moving to York nearly three years ago, one of my favorite parts of living in England has been exploring Yorkshire and the countryside around the city. I’ve written a lot about the North York Moors National Park, so I thought it only fair to take a day out to the Yorkshire Dales National Park… Read More Exploring Wharfedale: Hiking From Grassington to Hebden in the Yorkshire Dales
Today is a big day. Three years ago today, I moved to England. Wow. Three years. Sometimes I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. On October 13th 2016, I walked off a plane (#tbt to when I checked four bags and the airline lost everything I own), got a stamp in my passport,… Read More 3 Years of Living in England: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
One of the things I love most about living in York is the easy access to the outdoors. Within an hour, I can be in the North York Moors or the Yorkshire Dales. In two hours, I can be in the Peak District, and within three hours, I can be in the Lake District. But… Read More York to Bishopthorpe: A Perfect Short Walk From York
This May, I applied to renew my UK spouse visa. If you missed my first post on applying for my UK visa, you can read up on it here. My initial visa was for 2.5 years (30 months), after which I could then apply to renew my visa and extend my leave to remain in… Read More The Complete Guide For Applying To Renew My UK Spouse Visa
A few months ago, I published a huge post on the best restaurants here in York! It was really popular, and I think answered a lot of questions people have about where to eat in York. There are SO MANY choices for where to eat (and where to drink, for that matter!) in York that… Read More The Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in York, England
Last week I was invited to attend a new exhibition in York, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. This exhibit has already been shown in Naples, Italy, and Brussels, Belgium – York is the UK premiere. This expo is immersive and very interactive and creative. Here is my full review of the new Van Gogh exhibition! Exhibition… Read More Exhibition Review: Van Gogh, The Immersive Experience – York
UPDATED JULY 2023! 1 August marks a special day here in Yorkshire: it’s Yorkshire Day! Yorkshire is my adopted home and technically made up of four counties: North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and East Riding of Yorkshire. Yorkshire has its own flag, the white rose on a blue background, and yes I do even… Read More The Ultimate Yorkshire Guide: 99 Incredible Places to Visit in Yorkshire
My parents visited me in the UK this summer for the first time since I moved abroad nearly 3 years ago! One of the places we wanted to go was the Lake District, one of my favorite places in the entire country. We wanted accommodation that was comfortable and cozy, in a rural (hopefully scenic)… Read More Review: Ellas Crag Guest House, Lake District
I’ve lived in York for nearly three years now, and I finally feel like I can call myself something of an expert on this beautiful city! York is so photogenic and full of gorgeous, historic buildings at every turn. Whether you visit a popular tourist attraction or stumble upon a hidden gem, you’ll be wowed.… Read More The Complete Guide to the Best Instagram Spots in York
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021! The North York Moors National Park is one of my favorite places in Yorkshire, in England, and in fact in all of the UK. It’s just under an hour’s drive from where I live in York, and somewhere that I’ve spent so many days and weekends exploring. There are some fantastic hikes… Read More 21 of the BEST Places to Visit in the North York Moors