My favourite city in England (so far), I was easily swept up in the fascinating history of Chester, a Roman-turned-Medieval town in the north of the country. Here are some highlights of my time there. When I did a quick Google Image search of Chester, England and saw the Tudor style buildings lining the beautiful cobblestone streets, the history buff in me nearly fainted. My friends had me look up Chester several months before I arrived in the UK to see if it was a place that
Perhaps the most beautiful place in Wales, the magical town of Conwy has held onto its Medieval splendour for hundreds of years, both fascinating and capturing the hearts of modern day tourists. Perhaps the most beautiful place in Wales, the magical town of Conwy has held onto its Medieval roots for hundreds of years, bringing both townspeople and tourists into the heart of a time seemingly long forgotten. I spent the better part of a rainy afternoon meandering through coasta
While adventuring around England, I had the ability to do so from not just a tourist's perspective, but a local's, as well (thanks to my two British friends that I stayed with). Here's a look into what everyday UK life is like, compared to a Canadian's. “Your accent! I love it!” was something I never expected to hear while on my recent trip to the United Kingdom. For one, I never really thought of myself as having an accent (aside from when I try to speak French, or even butc
I've compiled a list of my must-haves while travelling, including tips & tricks for using the products. Today's post features some of the best quality brands I've come across, who offer super convenient products. While packing for my trip to the United Kingdom, I compiled a list of all my travel must-haves to share with you guys! I had the privilege of trying out and bringing all of these products with me during my trip and they made my travels significantly easier. I’m going