We commonly dream of summer destinations with sand and sea, but have you ever thought about trading them in for mountains and lakes? The sunshine is just as likely to shine and the skies are just as blue, but you’ll have an entirely different kind of holiday in store. Jessica Ruth Gibson, editor o
After a 3 week adventure through Vietnam, I’ve put together a guide of 17 essential things to know before going to Vietnam. Arrive armed with these tips and you’ll be the savviest traveller touching down at the airport… After my 3 week adventure through Vietnam I immediately wrote
Punta Cana may be best known for it’s 32km of blissful Caribbean beaches, but this part of the Dominican Republic has so much more to offer. From swimming in natural lagoons to hiking, zip-lining and horse riding, there are so many options to make your Dominican Republic holiday unforgettable. I'v
The Ivy York in St Helen’s Square is one of our go-to restaurants in York. We love returning time and time again and love seeing what creative, seasonal concepts they come up with on the menu. There was a definite summer vibe upon arrival, with plenty of pale rose being served up on the shady&hell
A trip to the Caribbean island of Antigua was one of the most incredible cultural experiences of my life. The main focus of the trip was to take part in the famous Antigua Carnival, which was celebrating it’s 60th anniversary. The energy at Carnival was like nothing I had ever felt and getting
I can’t tell you how much joy it brings me to be travelling again! With so much change to overseas travel restrictions, it feels like UK staycations are the way to go this summer. We recently planned a family friendly Durham mini break, with help from the new This is Durham inspiration hub. The hu
Newcastle is a UK city that will always have a place in my heart, as it is where I went to University. In partnership with the Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, I recently returned for a Newcastle city break with my best friend Fi, who I met many years ago in Fresher’s week. 13 years later, we&helli
Last weekend I went to Taste of London in Regent’s Park with my younger sister Alanna. Taste of London, otherwise known as the ‘World’s Greatest Restaurant Festival’, is a chance for London’s top foodie establishments to come together to make a collection of pop up
I have discovered cruising as a new way to travel and honestly, I think I may have the cruise bug. We took my son on his first ever cruise at age 3, which was a Mediterranean cruise on board Enchanted Princess. It was also my first cruise with a child in tow. So naturally, I…
Use our Black Forest 7 day itinerary as a starting point to plan your own trip. This itinerary was suggested by destination experts at Tourism Germany, and completed by Travelista’s Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson. Read on to discover all the highlights of the Black Forest. Since visiting the Black
