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I'm a UK-based lifestyle and travel writer. I write for publications and brands, with bylines in Bon Appetit, Fodor’s, Lonely Planet, the i Paper, and Reader’s Digest.
As Rylan Clark's new documentary, Witches of Essex, shines a light on the county's witch trials, Manningtree, Mistley and beyond are reclaiming the stories of those once condemned and forgotten
Branded article for Wanderlab at Tripadvisor (sponsored by The Glenlivet). Travelling during the holiday season can sometimes be as frenzied as it is festive. And yet, there are ways to create your own genuine moments of joy that can last throughout your travels.
With over 2,000 years of history, it is safe to assume that not all of London's stories ended happily ever after. The royal city has seen its fair share of horror, tragedy, and mystery, making it the perfect destination for those interested in the paranormal.
Bran Castle is marketed as Dracula's home and attracts tourists in their droves. In reality, neither Bram Stoker nor his possible inspiration, Vlad the Impaler, had any particular connection to it. While Bran Castle looks the part with its high walls and Gothic turrets, it is distinctly lacking the fear factor.
"Is Transylvania a real place?" Start typing this question into Google's search bar and it will quickly autocomplete the query for you. No region in...
The queen loves it, James Bond loves it, and even commoners like me are quite partial to it. It's strawberry jam. But not just any anonymous peanut butter and jelly filling. A jam made with special miniature strawberries grown in a small corner of the UK.
As Brits spend more time and money on staycations, 2021 is shaping up to be the year of the beach hut. The humble beach hut is a familiar sight along the UK's beaches and boardwalks. Except it isn't so humble these days.
Like any good spectator sport, royal weddings require a stash of snacks for enthusiastic viewers. But popcorn and hotdogs-no. Royal weddings call for something more occasion-appropriate. Something posh. Which is why I, actual British person, was called in for snack expertise. Anyone for yeast extract on a crumpet?
In the past, Britons would secure their houses against supernatural forces by burying lucky talismans deep within their walls. Here are some of archaeologists' creepier discoveries...
From the garden that found fame in Notting Hill to grand estates, these UK gardens are open for a limited time each year.
Few places in the world have such a magical effect on our imaginations as forests. Full of real-life horrors, unexplained occurrences, and legends, the following eight forests are among the creepiest in the world.
Colchester is both a gateway to the bucolic charms of East Anglia and a regional cultural hub. The town centre is compact, easily walkable and is easy to get to; it's just an hour from London with up to 6 trains an hour.
Hollywood, the city where stars shine bright but dreams are torn apart, is apparently a mecca for ghosts. Here are its top 10 haunted locations.
Your first glimpse of Mersea will be as you cross the Strood, an ancient causeway surrounded by salt marshes. Dominated by huge skies, the poker-straight road trails a well-worn Roman route where legends of ghostly soldiers abound - it's only 10 miles from Colchester, Britain's first Roman capital, after all.
Cambodia's art capital is a dream city for culture vultures on a budget.
Among the many British traditions we love, comes this annual celebration that's all about bonfires, toffee apples, festive parties and more.