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Welcome to the travel category, where you’ll find the bulk of the content on this blog. Scroll down to browse all travel content, or use the subcategories on the top menu to narrow down the posts. I hope you’ll find these posts useful, and that they’ll inspire you to visit somewhere new!

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Sleeping on the Caledonian Sleeper: A Guest Review

Shetland Islands

May 23, 2019

Did you know that blogging is actually a genetic trait? That's right, and today I'm publishing a guest post from my wonderful blogger mum, Christine. When mum mentioned that she was going on the Caledonian Sleeper to Shetland, I was mega intrigued and over the moon when she agreed to write a guest post for Adventures With Nell all about it. Enjoy!

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My First Solo Trip: A Slow Weekend in Devon

Devon

May 19, 2019

As I was throwing myself into a slightly different type of holiday (i.e. solo), I decided that this was the perfect opportunity to adjust my travel mindset. Instead of cramming as much in as possible in a bid to see, eat and drink everything the area had to offer, my main focus would be to rest, relax and do exactly what I felt like doing. I made no plans whatsoever and simply played it by ear.

Hi, I'm Nell. I’m a Leeds based travel blogger creating content to inspire you to make the most of your weekends, limited annual leave and hard-earned cash by writing about part-time, mid-budget travel. Here you'll find posts about city breaks, hiking trips and tales of food and wine.

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A Slightly Girlie Guide to Hiking Kit Essentials

Leeds

May 10, 2019

Walking holidays are only enjoyable if a) you're fit enough (it's no fun if you're struggling up hills and longing for the end of the day so that you can rest your legs) and b) you have the right kit. The right kit will literally mean the difference between a multi-day hike being a challenge or a holiday. Here are my hiking essentials.

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Things to Do in Southwold: A Perfect Weekend From Pier to Pubs

Southwold

May 2, 2019

Located in Suffolk on the east coast of England, Southwold is a beautiful seaside town where time seems to have stopped. It's perfect for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or even a solo trip to sit on the beach with a good book and a glass of wine! There are loads of things to do in Southwold to help you have a relaxing weekend away: from Southwold Pier, to the beach, to the Lighthouse, to the many pubs in Southwold serving perfectly poured pints of Adnams.

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Vilnius Bars: Cosy Places to Drink in Vilnius

Vilnius

April 16, 2019

I visited Vilnius in January, meaning that the temperature was well into the minus figures! As much as the combination of playing in snow and exploring a new city is a recipe for perfection in my eyes, there's only so long you can spend outside when it's minus 11 out there. Thank goodness for hot mulled wine and cosy Vilnius bars!

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Workshop: The Most Creative Café in Leeds

Leeds

April 8, 2019

My friend Aliss, owner of Workshop, is one of the most inspirational women I know - she is my ultimate role model and I’m so proud of her. She took the plunge and left her job as a designer to open her own business. She’s had to work unbelievably hard and make a hell of a lot of sacrifices, but she knew what she wanted and she went for it - what a woman! The result? Workshop. A gorgeous cafe, shop and creative space in the heart of Headingley.

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Blue Sakura – The Best Sushi in Leeds?

Leeds

March 24, 2019

As I write this post I am completely and utterly content. I'm relaxing on my oh-so-comfy sofa in bunny PJs, with a stomach so full of sushi that I can hardly move. Sushi is my favourite food, so if I'm writing that somewhere does the best sushi in Leeds, I really have to mean it! Cue Blue Sakura, an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in the arena quarter of Leeds. When I found out that such a place had opened, I eagerly awaited the next time that a hangover, a sushi craving and a bottomless appetite would grace my presence.

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A Hotel Review of The Black Swan, Helmsley

Helmsley

March 2, 2019

On a cold February weekend last year, my boyfriend Billy and I treated ourselves to a night away in Helmsley, a quaint market town in North Yorkshire. We had originally planned to book a last minute trip to somewhere in Eastern Europe, but I was struggling with a bout of anxiety at the time and getting on a flight to an unknown country felt too much. At just the right moment, and email from Yorkshire Food Guide popped into my inbox offering an overnight stay at the Black Swan, Helmsley, with dinner and breakfast included for just £179. Here's how it all panned out.

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Eating My Way Around The Restaurants of Manchester

Manchester

February 27, 2019

Despite Manchester only being an hour away from home, I pretty much know nothing about it. So when Billy whisked me away for the weekend to see Jersey Boys at the theatre (which was great by the way, definitely recommend!) I took the opportunity to experience the city in the best way I know how... via my taste buds.

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Where to Eat: Best Restaurants in Vilnius and Trakai

Vilnius

February 12, 2019

If you've read my most recent post, you'll already know that I spent my birthday weekend in Vilnius wandering snowy streets, eating constantly and drinking plenty of mulled wine. Having not done much research about Vilnius, I was surprised by how much there was to see and do, but also by the fantastic food scene. We ate a LOT on this trip, mainly because minus 11 is pretty cold so required plenty of stops to warm up! The below might look like a list of every single place I stopped, but honestly these are just the highlights!

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Things to Do in Vilnius: A Snowy Weekend in the G-spot of …

Vilnius

February 6, 2019

One of my favourite things about this trip was that I didn't do much research, so had no idea what to expect. This meant discovering lots of lovely surprises as we wandered around the snowy streets, and allowed us to experience our own version of Vilnius - although I realise that in a small city you're pretty much guaranteed to do the same things you'd have done if you'd read up on it!

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