Mack had a grin a mile wide as he expertly guided our little rental boat into the harbour, waving to the harbour master as we came in to moor. Like so many things in Croatia, it all felt blissfully laid-back – no rush, no stress ...

Over the past few years the gin business has literally exploded, 10 years or so ago I remember there being about 2 or 3 gins available to buy in shops or offered in pubs and bars and now, when you ask which gins do you have? you g ...

Housed in the former headquarters of the Holland-America Line. This was the point where thousands of hopeful emigrants once set sail for North America in search of a new life. Today, Hotel New York Rotterdam is the perfect place t ...

This favourite guide for fans of the Brontë sisters books has been updated for 2025. The Brontë family is closely associated with the village of Haworth, West Yorkshire. Their lives and work are deeply rooted in this area, af ...

Here at Girl About HQ, we LOVE a good theme park, and there’s nothing better than a theme park with a new ride. So when our friends at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort told us that they’re adding a huge £8.72M Gyro Swing t ...

Situated in the heart of Northumberland, Rothbury is a large village surrounded by the stunning backdrops of Cragside and the Simonside Hills. Sitting on the river Coquet, you will find an abundance of walks and wildlife within th ...

When you think of family-friendly trips away, you probably don't immediately think ‘Let’s go to Belfast with the kids’. I’m here to show you that Northern Ireland is a fantastic destination for families by sharing top tips ...

Culture vultures in Bradford 2025 Last weekend we day-tripped across the Pennines for a whistle stop tour of the City of Culture 2025… Bradford, in West Yorkshire. Despite my family being from over this way, I’ve only been ...

Public Service Announcement for the people of Leeds! I have found the perfect after-work team-bonding, stress-busting activity that the whole team can enjoy. Flight Club Leeds. Although, in fairness, I think the secret is al ...

Whether you are looking for martinis in former churches, or classic mojitos in stylish restaurants, you are guaranteed to enjoy some of the finest mixes whichever bar you choose for cocktails in York. ...

One of my most asked questions is for my favourite place for afternoon tea in Hampshire. Sitting down for a tiered selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones has become one of the country's most-loved pastimes. Whether it's for a b ...

Here at Girl About HQ, we’ve watched with interest as the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool canal has been upgraded. It’s been a long project, but so worthwhile – the section of the canal near HQ is now thriving with jogger ...