Skip to content
  • Home
  • Scotland
    • Start here!
    • Edinburgh
    • Highlands
    • Scottish Islands
    • Borders
  • England
    • London
    • Stonehenge
    • Wiltshire
    • Yorkshire
  • Beyond Britain
    • Route 66
    • France
    • Netherlands
    • Italy
    • Germany
  • Historical Sites
    • Ancient
    • Castles
    • Medieval
    • WW2
  • Travel Tips
  • About us
    • Contact me!
    • Work with me
Lost In Landmarks

Travel Tips

Best gifts for first time travelers – perfect for gap year or first vacations

January 19, 2023 by Kirsty Bartholomew
collection of items that are good gifts for first time travelers

Getting gifts can be hard at the best of times, but what about for first time travelers? If they are heading off on adventures they don’t want gimmicks or tat weighing them down. And they probably haven’t managed to figure out quite what they need yet either. Other gift guides focus on people who travel … Read more

Categories Travel Tips Leave a comment

How to become a house sitter: tips on getting started and having success

February 13, 2023April 22, 2022 by Kirsty Bartholomew
how to become a house sitter

Becoming a house sitter was one of the best things I did when wanting to travel more long term. It allowed me, and my family, to explore in a way that we could never have done if we’d had to pay for hotels or rentals around the world. I’m always asked about house sitting, especially … Read more

Categories Travel Tips 1 Comment

15 Airbnb alternatives in the UK to try in 2023 for a unique trip

April 4, 2023January 4, 2022 by Kirsty Bartholomew
Airbnb alternatives uk

Airbnb has really changed the accommodation world in recent years and I always loved how it brought unique and cool places to stay within reach. I loved to search for interesting places to stay when researching our trips – who knew what you could find! You might be looking for some Airbnb alternatives in the … Read more

Categories Travel Tips Tags whole of UK 2 Comments

Best luggage for kids – from toddlers to teens!

January 18, 2023July 31, 2017 by Kirsty Bartholomew

Whether you’re on a short or a long trip, domestic or international, finding the best luggage for kids, whether they are toddlers or teens, is worthwhile.  Why?  For many reasons, but it’s always nice to be able to get your kids to carry their own things – for one they’ll take less and they’ll also … Read more

Categories Travel Tips 1 Comment

Best travel toiletry bag – for solo travellers to families and kids

January 18, 2023July 15, 2016 by Kirsty Bartholomew

Finding the best travel toiletry bag doesn’t need to be hard.  There are loads of options on the market, but narrowing down the choice depending on what your travel style is, how much you like to take and how long you’re likely to be travelling for will make choosing your travel wash bag much easier. … Read more

Categories Travel Tips 2 Comments

Hi there!

I'm Kirsty and I like to share my tips for travelling around some of my favourite places in the world - Scotland, England and a few more besides!  

I travel with my husband James and sometimes with our dog Annie.  My kids are grown now but do come along sometimes!

Want to know more about us?  See here or take a look around the site.




Disclosure

This site contains affiliate links and as such any purchases or bookings made after clicking may earn me a commission.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


My Best Posts

Best Castles near London
Visiting the D-Day beaches of Normandy
Day trips from York
1 day in York, England
Visiting Stonehenge

Stories

About

  • Privacy & Disclosure Policy
  • About us
  • Contact me
  • Work with me

Disclaimer

This site contains affiliate links and as such any purchases or bookings made after clicking may earn me a commission.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Resources

  • Airbnb alternatives in the UK
  • How to find budget accommodation in UK
  • How to become a house sitter
© 2023 Lost In Landmarks • Built with GeneratePress