Here are the best places to stay in York; one of the UK’s most stunning cities – each one chosen for its cultural interest, boutique feel, and idyllic settings. York is one of England’s finest and most beautiful historic cities. One of the reasons York remains one of the top places to visit in England …

Korean comfort food is the saviour you’ve been looking for – perfect for getting cosy on a rainy day, dining out with someone special, or trying to forget those tequilas from the night before. As the pandemic continues and daylight hours diminish, one thing’s clear – we all need some comfort in our lives right now …

‘The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library’  – Albert Einstein Whether you like to hibernate in a corner with your favourite reads or scour shelves searching for new knowledge – libraries can transport you to another world. Despite the modern emergence of digital over print, libraries retain …

York, sometimes called The City of a Thousand Ghosts, has been touted for decades as the most haunted city in the UK, in Europe, even the entire world. When you consider that York has a rich history that goes back almost two thousand years, to the time of the Roman Empire, it’s not all that …

What an incredible city York is. A place rich in Roman, Medieval, Tudor, and Victorian history. A city for bookworms and art-lovers. A friendly, warm town of ancient cobbled streets and strange, enigmatic places. We have so much to say about historic, haunted York. So, let’s start with the most unique things to do in …

Visiting Cambodia, like many Southeast Asian countries involves storytelling traditions dating back centuries. However, much of it was rarely written down, passed instead through oral tradition. Most of the literary works written down in Khmer were owned and controlled by the Royal families, or the Buddhist monks. Despite these long literary traditions, the Khmer literature …

If you’ve managed to exhaust the cultural hub that is London and are looking for an adventure that’s easy to reach and offers you even more cultural and historic activities then look no further than these easy day trips from London. Sure to satisfy any wanderer, whether they’re looking for a stroll around a quaint …

Visiting Melbourne and the State Library  Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria in Australia, and the city is known throughout Australia and beyond for its vibrant creativity and artistic and literary culture. With world-class museums, design events, a colourful street art scene, international sporting events, local pop-up markets, and live shows, …

In 2012 Norwich was crowned England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. It was the second city in the UK to be given the title after Edinburgh was named the first City of Literature in 2004. This should mean there’s little surprise in knowing that there are a lot of great little bookshops in Norwich. Today …

In the county of Cumbria in Northern England, you’ll find the Lake District National Park, one of the most popular places in the country to immerse yourself in nature and get away from everyday life. Here are the seven best things to do in the Lake District, for fans of nature, history, and literature! Spanning …