Aside from taking a special effort to preclude going to London at the busiest time of the year (summer), there’s no right or wrong way to explore and discover the UK. It’s bursting with life, atmosphere, and endless entertainment. Vacationing in the UK will provide you with an immersive and thoroughly enjoyable experience, so figure out how best to make your way around and what to see and do while you’re there with the following handy guide: Spend Less Time In London Of course, you’ll need to swing by London for the sheer excitement, the hustle and bustle, and atmosphere of it all, however, why not spend a little less time here and more exploring other parts of the UK that have just as much to offer? You’ll find there’s so much fun to be had in other large cities such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Brighton, for example. Saying this, […]

The UK has some incredible areas to explore – maybe not exotic places, but there are still plenty of interesting cities in England for exploring.  Recently, I decided to have a break from London’s crazy lifestyle and spend a few days in Newcastle. Getting the right hotel can make a huge difference in how you experience any break and we were very lucky to stay at Jesmond Dene House which has the most superb location with fabulous nature views.  I loved the location as it has the most amazing scenic walks and just a few minutes walk away from coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs and 10-minute car journey into the city center.  On the first night, I decided to try their a la carte menu and was not disappointed! The food was absolutely divine and full of flavor and finesse. The staff was lovely and helpful which made the experience extremely special […]

MY STAY AT HOTEL VILLA OTERO | NICE, FRANCE ?#HappyCulture Most of you know that I turned 24 years old last Sunday. If you didn’t know, now you do ha-ha. To celebrate my birthday we went on a weekend trip to Nice, France. I have always wanted to visit the French Riviera and when we checked out the weather there, we were sold! Not to mention the history, art and an abundance of good food and wine. It was the perfect destination to celebrate any occassion. Where to stay in Nice, France: We stayed at a very charming four-star hotel, Villa Otero, part of the HappyCulture group. The first impression when you step into the lobby is “OMG, this place is so cute!”. The hotel has a symbolic architecture from the Belle Epoque: the Quartier des Musiciens. It’s located near the main tourist areas (it took us around 10-15 minutes to get there on foot). […]