Delicious vegan food can be found in the English city of Oxford. Many tourists enjoy visiting Oxford to see the university colleges, Harry Potter filming locations, enjoy punting on the river and taking photos of the beautiful sandy architecture. Yet make sure you fuel your Oxford sightseeing with some of fantastic vegan food. There are […]
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The Best Vegan Food in Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is also the vegan capital of the country. Happycow Cardiff lists over 100 places to try vegan dishes in Cardiff. With only a weekend to spend in the capital, we managed to visit five different places with vegan food in Cardiff. Read all about the instagrammable vegan bakery, […]
5 Ways to Avoid the Crowds at the Dark Hedges
Gnarly branches intertwine high above us. The dark brown branches show their age through their many wrinkly knots. These mighty giants have stood proudly for over a century. The beech trees on Bregagh Road are known as the Dark Hedges. The ethereal tunnel of trees was featured in the TV fantasy drama, Game of Thrones, […]
Aysgarth Waterfall in Winter
A mystical cascade proudly roars in the far north of the Yorkshire Dales. The steady beating waters rhymically thunder in the little valley. The foaming water gurgles as it makes its way down the River Ure. The short December sunlight had almost faded, adding to the mystical atmosphere of Aysgarth Falls in winter. One December […]
The Best Vegan Afternoon Tea Experience outside of London
I bite into the fluffy scone caked with thick soy cream and coated in delicious strawberry jam. The cream melts in my mouth. I smile and close my eyes. The jam now sweetens the taste buds on the tip of my tongue. Finally, I munch on the spongy scone. A little denser than a traditional […]
Hiking up delightful Roseberry Topping
We catch a glimpse of our destination through the trees as we drive past. I shout out to Alex who smiles at my excitement. We were about to climb one of England’s most distinctive peaks: Roseberry Topping. Roseberry Topping is a hill in the north of England in the county of North Yorkshire. This little […]
The Sleepy Coastal Village of Staithes
We raced up the little stone steps. All of the other visitors were heading to the harbour, but I was determined to head upwards. The narrow winding stairs led to a patch of green on the cliff edge. Two old benches stood proudly on the hilltop. They had endured many years of windy weather up […]
The Ultimate Yorkshire Bucket List from a local
Yorkshire is one of England’s greatest treasures. Yorkshire is known as “God’s own country’ due to its spectacular scenery. Alex is from Yorkshire and his love for this county has led him to show me many beautiful sites. Almost every summer for several years we would explore this truly magnificent place. Here is the ultimate […]
Castleton, Cavedale and the Peak District National Park
I like national parks. I always try and visit one when I am exploring a new country. National parks are a great way to see gorgeous scenery, rural life and maybe some local wildlife. The UK is fortunate to have 20 national parks packed onto our small island in the North Atlantic. One of these […]
The UK’s Best Vegan Cakes
“Can vegans get fat?” I am asked. Oh yes, yes they can. I love cake. I love chocolate and all things to do with dessert. When I first went vegan, dessert at restaurants and cafes was hard to find. Not anymore! Gone are the days when sorbet was the only option on the dessert menu. […]