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The new normal? International travel during the COVID-19 era

The new normal? International travel during the COVID-19 era

Travelling abroad definitely feels different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Having just returned from Malta, I can confidently say that the trip was safe and seamless, from the airport experience in London to being on the plane; and from roaming around the beautiful streets of Malta to eating out at restaurants. I received quite a lot of questions and DMs during my trip on what international travel is like during this ‘new normal’, and so this blog is dedicated to answering those questions…

The best 2021 Christmas displays in London

The best 2021 Christmas displays in London

Year on year, Christmas in London becomes even more magical. Here are my favourite from this year’s displays, which you should definitely check out if you’re in town over the next month…

Eco-friendly trip to Canterbury with National Express

Eco-friendly trip to Canterbury with National Express

National Express is one of the most sustainable coach companies in the UK, and it was exciting to collaborate with them at the weekend, on an eco-friendly trip to Canterbury, the historic gem of Kent. In this blog post, I outline why I really enjoyed travelling with National Express from an environmental perspective, followed by my favourite sights in Canterbury. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of travelling with National Express, you can read my earlier blog post about my first adventure with them here.

My first time travelling with National Express

My first time travelling with National Express

2021 has been all about staycations. This summer, I have visited Brighton, Portsmouth, Windsor, Edinburgh, Bristol and Cambridge.

However, we all know that travelling, even within our home country, can become very expensive. To save on costs for my recent two-day trip to Bristol, I decided to travel with National Express for the first time! Continue reading to see how much I saved and the reasons why I loved travelling by coach…

Top tips for flying during the COVID-19 pandemic

Top tips for flying during the COVID-19 pandemic

Having recently flown for the first time since the pandemic began, I witnessed first-hand how different flying is now compared to what we were used to pre-pandemic. In this blog post, I have compiled a list of top tips for you to consider when you take to the skies again!

A trip to Portsmouth – the great waterfront city

A trip to Portsmouth – the great waterfront city

Portsmouth is known as the UK’s ‘great waterfront city’, featuring a historic dockyard and naval base. Its location on England’s south coast makes it the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend staycation from London. I visited this port city at the end of June for the first time and loved it! Continue reading to find out the best things to do in Portsmouth in a day…

A weekend in Brighton – the ultimate staycation

A weekend in Brighton – the ultimate staycation

After over a year of lockdowns, I have been craving a holiday for a very long time. Despite the fact that restrictions are starting to ease, the UK’s travel traffic light system realistically means that a holiday abroad still feels quite far from reach. With that in mind, I am planning to go on a few UK staycations, which I hope inspire you to explore your home country too! I went to Brighton, in East Sussex, during the end of May bank holiday weekend and with great company, sizzling sunshine and blue seas, definitely had the best time! Here are the top things to do whilst on a staycation in this vibrant city by the sea.

London turns into a winter wonderland

London turns into a winter wonderland

Today, the snow brightened up another lockdown Sunday and brought with it some much needed cheer and happiness!

The best Christmas displays in London’s West End

The best Christmas displays in London’s West End

There’s no denying that 2020 has been a difficult year for us all, but thankfully the sparkly Christmas light displays have gone up around the capital, to bring some much needed joy into our lives!

Here are the displays that I love the most from this year’s collection in London’s West End. If you are not able to go and see them in person this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, I hope you can enjoy them from my photos 🙂

St.Pancras International leads the way with Christmas 2020

St.Pancras International leads the way with Christmas 2020

St. Pancras International never fails to impress with it’s annual Christmas tree. This year’s display has been unveiled as the 34ft high ‘Tree of Hope’, in partnership with EL&N London (formerly known as Élan Café).

Hey! I'm Rakhee, a travel blogger and content creator, based in London. I’ve travelled to over 50 countries and 100 cities, and counting – I hope you can join me on these incredible journeys as I share my tips with you on how to make the most out of your travels!
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