The island of Lindisfarne is an incredibly special place. Full of natural beauty, mystery, and myths, the Holy Island of... [more]
Skipton Castle has many layers. It started life as an earth and timber motte and bailey structure, but was rebuilt in st... [more]
I'm not going to lie, Stokesay Castle is one of the most fascinating places I have ever been to. Situated near the villa... [more]
On our break to Palma, we knew that we wanted to try La Boveda. It had come highly recommended for its traditional Spani... [more]
Berlin's Museum Island is world famous, and for avid history buffs like me visiting is a dream come true. Heavily damage... [more]
At the edge of the city, Spandau sits in the former West side of Berlin. Formerly an independent city, Spandau boasts a ... [more]
For the forty years that Germany was divided, the Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of the physical and political divisions ... [more]
I won't dress it up: the memorial at Hohenschönhausen is not a pleasurable visit. When I took the tour at the old Stasi ... [more]
I first heard about the Tajikistan Tearoom on Atlas Obscura, and was incredibly excited to visit. In the UK, there are f... [more]
Until the reunification of Germany, the Ministry of State Security (Stasi) exercised control over the population through... [more]
It wasn't a typical Wednesday night!
Two friends from the UK were in town, and this rather interesting installation w... [more]
The Nineties Berlin exhibition is ideal for anyone fascinated with German reunification and its aftermath. This interact... [more]
If you're looking for somewhere to while away a few hours for free (and soak up some history in the process), I highly r... [more]
This is the perfect bar for anybody who wants to experience something fun and bizarre on a budget.
Madame Claude is ... [more]
Now that the sun has come out and will hopefully stay, it's time to enjoy the weather and the beautiful sites Yorkshire ... [more]
Belgrave Music Hall is incredible. My best friend Emily and I discovered it after getting tickets to see Childhood play ... [more]
It was a beautiful sunny day in Leeds, which had coincided perfectly with my housemate's birthday. She wanted to take us... [more]
The North East is a truly remarkable part of the country. The people are incredibly friendly, and its historical heritag... [more]
I've never really paid much attention to French food, as I've always been more keen on Mediterranean restaurants, but wh... [more]
For many of us, January means one thing: exams. It's a stressful time, and often we just can't tell whether we're coming... [more]
Whenever my parents come to visit me in Leeds, I always try to find a new restaurant or cafe for us to have lunch in. Na... [more]
Summer has now been and gone, and sadly. winter will be fast approaching. If you look closely, Christmas trinkets are al... [more]
1. A Very Long Engagement
Audrey Tautou is radiant in this historical drama by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. It tells the story... [more]
It's September, and I know so many students are currently in the same position I was in a year ago. The prospect of star... [more]
Parkrow have a new cocktail menu, and my best friend's birthday was the perfect opportunity to try them out.
I've alw... [more]
Situated close to Stoke-on-Trent, Trentham Monkey Forest is quite remarkable. A conservation project, the monkey forest ... [more]
An old mill in a Cheshire town is hardly the place you'd expect to find one of the best Italian restaurants in the count... [more]
I love tapas, and I find that the chain restaurants don't really cut it. When a friend of mine suggested that we try Amb... [more]
It's festival season, and as a lover of these events, I thought I would give my list of hints, tips, and what I was I ha... [more]
I had heard great things about 'IT' bar in Leeds, but circumstances had come about so that I wasn't able to try it out f... [more]
Being a lover of good food (especially a juicy burger), I was ecstatic when my friend in London invited my boyfriend and... [more]
Italy is my favourite country to visit, and I often find myself getting nostalgic or wishing to be back there. As a self... [more]
I am a big fan of independent cinemas, especially my local, The Hyde Park Picture House, so I was delighted when my boyf... [more]
I am a big fan of superhero films, and despite being more of a Marvel girl, the latest offering from DC Comics and direc... [more]
My parents came up to Leeds for another wonderful visit, and yet again, I wanted to take them to somewhere new. A friend... [more]
After an active morning at the gym, my friend and I were wandering around Headingley, trying to find a good place to eat... [more]
It was the end of a beautiful day in York with the boyfriend, and I had booked us a special treat for dinner. The Olive ... [more]
As a post-exam treat, I took my boyfriend to York to visit the National Railway Museum. The museum itself is very easy t... [more]
While in London, my boyfriend was kind enough to call upon several friends of mine and surprise me. I was taken to the N... [more]
While visiting my boyfriend in London, he took me to meet his friends at Toolans, an Irish bar in Barnet (in the North o... [more]
Once the haunt of Branwell Bronte, Black Bull is Haworth's best, and most famous pub. Despite the fact that Branwell Bro... [more]
A trip to Haworth would not be complete without visiting the famous Brontë Parsonage Museum. Whether you're a fan of the... [more]
For those who have never visited The Wirral, this is a charming part of England between Chester and Liverpool. Should yo... [more]
I was introduced to the Covent Garden branch of Henry's Cafe by my boyfriend's family. I was not only delighted to be ta... [more]
As an avid fan of both Marvel the Avengers franchise, I was incredibly excited to attend the first possible showing of I... [more]
While taking a tour round a church may not be everybody's cup of tea, St. John the Baptist is an absolutely delightful f... [more]
As a gig venue, Brudenell Social Club is fairly obscure compared to the more well known Leeds venue, O2 Academy. However... [more]
Chester is a beautiful, historic city in the North West. Its most prominent feature is the medieval 'rows', walkways bet... [more]
I discovered, thanks to a friend's recommendation, that Nation of Shopkeepers is a great stop for lazy afternoons where ... [more]
For most university students like myself, the Easter break can be long and quite dull. I was determined not to let this ... [more]
With the number of independent picture houses in sharp decline, the Hyde Park Picture House continues to be a little gem... [more]
Halo Nightclub at first looks like an ordinary Gothic chapel, but step inside and discover a lively nightclub, which can... [more]
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so instead of dragging your better half around for the same old pursuits, try... [more]
Have you always wanted to write, but think you lack the skills and creativity, then think again. Here are some tips to i... [more]
We are all familiar with Shakespeare, the famous playwright who gave the world Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Hamlet, but... [more]
On a snowy afternoon in Leeds, you really start to long for the sunshine and a Mediterranean holiday. If this is the cas... [more]
