I’m Helen, a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.

I’m Helen, a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.

This page may contain affiliate links - this means that if you buy something as a result of clicking on a link I’ll receive a small commission. Thanks! Tirana, the capital of Albania, makes a perfect ...

Pompeii’s sudden burial by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD resulted in the city being remarkably preserved under layers of ash and pumice. Beyond the grand amphitheatres and temples, personal ...

This page may contain affiliate links - this means that if you buy something as a result of clicking on a link I’ll receive a small commission. Thanks! Málaga is a fantastic city in its own right, ...

I’ve gathered together my favourite places to book travel on this page. I’ve used all these providers multiple times, so they come with my seal of approval. These are my favourite sites to book travel ...

Bologna is a gorgeous city in the north east of Italy. It's known for its red buildings and amazing food - and has lots of things to do. Nearly 1000 years old and with a distinct lean, the Asinelli ...

The UK's only naturally-hot thermal spa is one of the top attractions in the beautiful city of Bath ...

Hello, I’m Helen, and I write helpful and (hopefully) inspirational posts that help people to plan trips and get the most out of their precious vacation time. I started Helen on her Holidays in 2014 ...

I’m Helen, a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.

This page may contain affiliate links - this means that if you buy something as a result of clicking on a link I’ll receive a small commission. Thanks! When I was planning my trip from Switzerland to ...

This page may contain affiliate links - this means that if you buy something as a result of clicking on a link I’ll receive a small commission. Thanks! Visiting Pompeii, the ancient Roman city in ...