Travel is a hot topic right now with the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 announcements but did you know the latest travel trends for 2026 have been released by some of the top travel and research companies? Each year Tripadvisor, Skyscanner, and British Airways alongside YouGov Plc survey release the latest travel trends. Like previous years, travel to classic destinations include Italy and Japan, will still be popular, with the best newcomers being Guernsey, Channel Islands, and

Six fun chocolate-themed Christmas movies to watch this holiday season. Love chocolate and travel? You will love these entertaining, family-friendly Christmas movies.

Christmas in York dates back to Roman times with the mid-winter festival of Saturnalia (around December 17-25). The earliest Christian celebration - "Feast of Nativity" in Britain is sometimes cited as having occurred in York in 521 AD. Over 2,000 years of evolving into modern celebrations of today. Here is why you should make it, York this Christmas.

The Royal Highland Centre, Scotland’s biggest indoor and outdoor venue. Located at Ingliston to the west of the city centre. Is hosting Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet. With Beyond Monet's first time to be exhibited in Scotland! Here is everything you need to know about visiting Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet this month in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Zoo's spectacular outdoor giant lantern trail is back for the first time since 2019, and this year, it’s making waves with an underwater twist! From dazzling jellyfish to towering sea turtles, get ready to explore a luminous coastal wonderland like never before.  This long-awaited event is one of Edinburgh’s must-see winter attractions, featuring over 600 stunning lanterns that will captivate visitors of all ages. Here is everything you need to know about Edinburgh

Leaves are something of beauty in autumn and winter. Changing with the seasons as we all must. They show how to embrace change, and so the cycle of life goes on. Some leaves are said to be lucky (four-leaf clover), while others are symbolic too a country, like the Canadian Maple Leaf. Leaves can be found in all shapes and sizes. Here are some fun and creative ideas with leaves. Including Jewellery, Photographs, and Autumnal Photoshoots in Edinburgh.

Bundoran, Sligo & Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, has so much to see and do! From beautiful coastal walks, history, culture, great food, and of course, shopping. Here is a five-day itinerary you can also enjoy while exploring Bundoran, Sligo, and Donegal Town.

Steeped in history and culture, rolling landscapes and delicious food - Warwick & The Cotswolds are a must-visit! This 5-day itinerary includes visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon, a trip to medieval Warwick, and Royal Leamington Spa.

With the upcoming release of Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's famous novel on Netflix, the National Library of Scotland is holding a 'pop-up' display of Frankenstein-related material including the star attraction - a letter from Mary Shelley to Sir Walter Scott! Here is everything you need to know about the one-day-only Frankenstein Exhibition on Friday 7th November at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas first visit to Sarande, Albania. Visiting the phenomenal natural spring - Blue Eye, and the ancient site of Butrint.

Dovecot Studios join with Soderberg for Cinnamon Bun Day, celebrating Swedish craft in Scotland alongside their IKEA: Magical Patterns exhibition. With over an 80-year history, IKEA has launched thousands of products. Step into Magical Patterns and discover six decades of creativity from IKEA's textile department. The journey begins in the mid-1960s and into the 70s during the golden era of textiles. Be inspired by the colouful and bold patterns in this incredible exhibition

Sarah Rankin's latest book Feast: Recipes That Bring Joy. It is filled with almost 100 recipes and over 15 different menus to help you cater for any kind of occasion. As well as a seasonality chart of fruit, vegetables, seafood, and game. Ahead of launching on 2nd October, here is a glimpse into FEAST.

A Welsh collaboration that brought together the stunning art of Driftwood Designs to adorn the packaging of clever chocolate makers Coco Pzazz, resulting in a product that is pleasing to both the eye and the taste-buds. The packaging is completely bilingual, appealing to Welsh and English speakers. If you have been reading the blog for a while, you will know I love both Driftwood Designs and chocolate! Read on to find out more about this fantastic collaboration and a visit to

Our eyes are remarkable organs that connect us to the world around us. They allow us to work, play, drive, read, recognise faces, and appreciate beauty. Yet, many of us take our vision for granted until we experience problems. Fortunately, many eye issues can be prevented with proper care, while others can be treated or managed effectively – especially when caught early. Here is How To Look After Your Eyes.

This past July, I was leading a group of 19 people on an eight-day tour from Liverpool across Cumbria and North Wales on the best of British Steam Trains (perfect time, as 2025 is the 200th anniversary of train travel). Across magnificent landscapes, including the 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct, beside the Irish Sea, and passing through seaside resorts and on a variety of ‘Great Little Trains’ on the railways of Snowdon Mountain, Llanberis Lake, and Ffestiniog.

The Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge was carving its way through the 22nd Carve Carrbridge this past weekend. The 19 competitors from around Scotland, UK, and beyond looked like they way cutting their way through butter, but it was in fact 90ft pieces of Sitka Spruce! Some of the earliest known woodcarvings date back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, where artisans adorned furniture, tombs, and temples with intricate carvings. Here is why you should put Carve Carrbridg

The V&A Dundee’s latest major exhibition for 2025, Garden Futures: Designing with Nature celebrates the role that gardens play in all of our lives while exploring every element of what a garden can be: paradise, sanctuary, retreat, labour of love, functional, beautiful, small or large, private or shared, as well as delving into how garden design impacts us all in useful and joyful ways, from providing food through kitchen gardens and the resurgent allotment movement, to inspi

This year is the 75th Anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Starting in 1950 inspired by a show in 1949 called "Something About a Soldier" and "The King's Men".  The milestone show honors The Heroes Who Made Us. Celebrating British Military, Scottish heritage, and international culture with world-class lighting projections and cutting-edge sound technology set against the impressive backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025 programme, with close to 700 events, featuring 641 writers from 35 countries, across 6 continents returns with the theme - Repair. Seeking to explore the things that make us feel broken, and how we might seek to fix them. Using informed insights from a range of experts, lessons from our ancestors, the richness and connections by the natural world, and more. Events for all the family.