Travel Tips

How to visit Tetovo on a day trip from Skopje

During our latest trip to North Macedonia, we spent a lot of time in the up-and-coming capital, Skopje. We instantly ...
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Angle Tarn from Patterdale: A classic Lake District walk

Angle Tarn is one of the Lake District’s most charming bodies of water. On a windswept plateau nearly 500 metres ...
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12 of the best things to do in Cromer, North Norfolk’s classic seaside town

Cromer, on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, has everything you need for a classic British seaside break. A favourite haunt ...
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13 brilliant things to do in Prilep, North Macedonia

On the edge of rocky mountains in North Macedonia’s little-visited central region, Prilep offers a compelling alternative to the country’s ...
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A day trip from Guernsey to Jersey: Our suggested itinerary with 10 brilliant things to do

The Channel Islands are enjoying somewhat of a revival among British travellers looking for a hassle-free long weekend. With direct ...
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The Norber Erratics: A guide to Yorkshire’s most fascinating boulders

On a windswept hillside in the Yorkshire Dales, sandwiched between the iconic summits of Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent, lies one of ...
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One day in Prizren: 6 unmissable things to do

Flanked by distant mountains and rolling, forested hills, Prizren is one of Kosovo’s most picturesque cities. It’s a firm fixture ...
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Our guide to the best sunrise spot in Ohrid, North Macedonia

When it comes to sunrise in Ohrid, there is only one place to head – the Church of Saint John ...
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A hike up Arnison Crag and Birks for the best views of Ullswater

Sweat dripped down my brow as I stole a glance at the view. The ground was parched – dried mud ...
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20 brilliant things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia’s quirky capital

Skopje, the eclectic capital city of North Macedonia, is enjoying a growing reputation as a budget-friendly European city packed with ...
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Širok Sokak: A guide to exploring Bitola’s coolest street

Packed to the rafters with bars, cafes and restaurants, no trip to Bitola is complete without a walk down Širok ...
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Loughrigg Fell in winter: A low season adventure in the Lake District

“Everyone likes Loughrigg.” So said Alfred Wainwright when writing of Loughrigg Fell, one of the most accessible of the 214 ...
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