UK

Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream – so goes the famous ditty. Okay, life isn’t always like a nursery rhyme. Yet on a romantic river cruise in the UK, it really can be a dream. The only question is, where to set sail first? Perhaps you could soak yourself in history along the river...

Sometimes keeping the whole family happy can be an uphill struggle. But among the lochs of Scotland, it’s plain sailing – quite literally. And with monsters to watch out for in the Highlands, there’s no time for squabbles. If the kids are getting fidgety, how about putting them under a Harry Potter-induced spell? When energy levels need...

A room with a view With a ticket to the top of the Shard building, you’ll be in heaven. Climb to the viewing platform on the 72nd floor and see over 40 miles of London. It’s the tallest platform in Western Europe at a height of 1,016 feet....

When traveling to far-flung corners of the world is off the table, never fear. With so much history seeping out of every pore in the U.K, you can always travel in time! The only question is: which period to transport yourself to first? Perhaps you could teleport yourself to Roman times in the ancient city of York?...

There’s nothing quite like an adventure on the open road. Be it a few hours or a few days, a road trip is a chance to escape the crowds and explore exciting new destinations. Epic playlists and amazing company: all you need now are pit stop suggestions and stunning scenery. So buckle up while we steer you...

London calling! It’s been a year of lockdown and cancellations, but now that locations are beginning to open back up again, why not take a trip to the big city? There are plenty of places to visit in the capital without the worry. Buy your tickets online to avoid queues. Here’s our lowdown on the best lockdown-leavers’...

Looking for that royal treatment? We might not all be lucky enough to live in a castle, but  we can still pretend for a day. Fortunately, nowadays you don’t have to own a hilltop  fortress to see the best bits of the country. The jewels are right here on our own doorsteps! With more history in Britain...

Kelly Duhigg is a former nanny from New York who quit her 9-to-5 to pursue her dream of travel. Since then, she created Girl with the Passport, a website that is designed to inspire other solo female travelers to travel more and worry less. You can also follow her on Instagram.    Filled with picturesque...