Travel

Your passport to inspiration, our Travel category is filled with guides, itineraries, hotel reviews, and destination tips to make every trip unforgettable.

From UK breaks to long haul adventures, discover carefully crafted travel insights that help you explore the world with comfort, style, and confidence.

Whether you’re planning your next getaway or simply dreaming of one, this section brings the world closer.

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    5 Reasons Hiking Can Support Wellbeing

    ByLaura Dawson

    Hiking reconnects you with nature, delivering awe-inspiring views that instantly reduce stress and boost mental clarity far more effectively than indoor exercise ever can. Whether you hike alone for quiet reflection or join friends for shared challenge and laughter, the activity adapts perfectly to your mood and social needs. Physically, it builds endurance, strengthens major muscle groups and improves cardiovascular health while burning calories in a low-impact, enjoyable way. Every steep climb or long trail pushes personal boundaries, teaching resilience and goal-setting skills that carry over into daily life. The natural endorphin rush — often called a “trail high” — combines accomplishment, fresh air and serotonin uplift for a deeper sense of joy and wellbeing than many other forms of exercise provide.

  • 5 Reasons Lindisfarne Festival Is Worth Attending

    ByLaura Dawson

    Lindisfarne Festival delivers an eclectic music lineup across nine stages, blending indie, rock, folk, reggae, blues, soul, funk, hip-hop and dance — headliners share space with rising talent and acoustic buskers for a truly diverse weekend. The intimate 4,000-capacity site at Beal Farm offers breathtaking Northumberland coastal views from Goswick Sands to Bamburgh Castle, creating a magical backdrop unlike larger, more crowded festivals. Beyond music, the event features a dedicated comedy stage, spoken-word sessions, BBC Music Introducing showcases, late-night after-parties and a full wellbeing & healing area with yoga, mindfulness, drum circles and affordable holistic therapies. Boutique-style camping includes standard, quiet, live-in vehicle and glamping zones, all included in the ticket price, making it accessible and comfortable. Profits support Musicians Against Homelessness, adding a meaningful charitable impact to the feel-good festival atmosphere.

  • 4 Steps to Prepare for a Road Trip

    ByLaura Dawson

    Plan your route in advance using maps or apps to identify the fastest path, scenic detours, rest stops, fuel stations and overnight stays — factor in traffic patterns, roadworks and border crossings if travelling internationally. Pack essential supplies including a spare tyre, basic toolkit, first-aid kit, water, non-perishable snacks, blankets, phone chargers, wet wipes, a torch and a paper map as backup for areas with poor signal. Organise entertainment to keep everyone happy — curate playlists, podcasts, audiobooks, car games, travel trivia and offline movies or colouring books for younger passengers. Ensure your vehicle is road-trip ready — check tyres (including spare), fluids, brakes, battery, lights, wipers and belts; service if needed and clean the interior for comfort and safety.

  • Recommended and Less Convenient Places to Hail a Taxi

    ByLaura Dawson

    London leads the UK with the highest taxi availability — around 2.4 taxis per 1,000 people plus excellent wheelchair-accessible coverage, making black cabs easy to flag day or night across the capital. The North East and Wales offer solid second-tier availability at 1.6 taxis per 1,000, while major cities like Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool also provide reliable street hailing, especially in central zones. Rural areas and smaller towns (especially in Yorkshire & Humber or the East Midlands) have significantly lower coverage — often below 1 taxi per 1,000 — making pre-booking or ride-hailing apps essential. Wheelchair-accessible taxis remain scarce outside London — many regions have only 0.3–0.4 per 1,000 people — so always confirm accessibility when booking. Cost varies widely — Liverpool offers the cheapest average fares while Coventry, Leeds, Oxford and Cambridge rank among the most expensive per mile.