It wouldn’t be Christmas if cafes and restaurants weren’t revamping their afternoon tea offerings for the festive season. It’s a typically British tradition, and a fun thing to do if you’re after an indulgent or more luxurious take on coffee/tea and cake – so why not make a ...
The festive season is usually a time where you see more people in one month than you might have all year, with increased plans, activities and spontaneous get-togethers to navigate. It can get overwhelming so regardless of whether you’re on your own by choice, marital status, or just desperate ...
If I learned anything from five years working closely with Danish colleagues it is the true meaning of ‘hygge’. I still can’t say it properly, it’s pronounced ‘hue-guh’…but as it became a popular phenomenon I think sometimes the real meaning of it is lost. Contrary to mainstream social ...
If you’re looking for a magical European Christmas market getaway with a twist, Malmö, Sweden, is a fantastic option. Although there aren’t direct flights from Newcastle, it’s actually a lot easier than you might think to reach Sweden’s third largest city – in fact it’s almost no ...
With Christmas light switch ons and Christmas markets popping up everywhere it won’t be long until we are all getting the tree up, and for those who go for real trees – inside, outside or both, many North East places are opening from this Friday, for you to go and pick your own Christmas ...
Edinburgh is one of the best cities to visit over Christmas, the atmosphere is like no other – with twinkling lights, festive markets, and cosy bars, it’s the perfect city to get into the Christmas spirit. Last year, I enjoyed a one-night, two-day trip from Newcastle with Arthur to visit the ...