Welcome to The Life of Adventure, a UK travel blog for anyone who wants to make more of their weekends, discover somewhere new and find a little more adventure without needing to hop on a plane.
The Life of Adventure is all about exploring what’s closer to home; from spontaneous weekend breaks and countryside escapes to city stays, coastal road trips and those unexpected places that make you wonder why you’ve never visited before.
Most of my travels are with my husband, so you’ll often see him popping up along the way. Together, we love packing a bag, jumping in the car and seeing where the next adventure takes us.
Adventure is closer than you think
You don’t need to travel halfway around the world to have an incredible trip.
There are beautiful places, memorable experiences and brilliant stays right here in the UK, sometimes only a couple of hours from home.
The Life of Adventure is about discovering them.
Here you’ll find UK destination guides, weekend itineraries, staycation inspiration, road trips, places to eat and drink, things to do and interesting places to stay.
My aim is to give you both the inspiration and practical information you need to plan your own trip. From where to stay and what’s actually worth doing to the best places to eat and how to make the most of a destination when you only have a weekend to spare.
Weekends are made for exploring
I’m a big believer that travel shouldn’t be something you save exclusively for your annual holiday.
Sometimes an adventure is a Friday night bag thrown in the car.
A cosy countryside hotel for two.
A weekend discovering a city you’ve somehow never visited.
A long walk followed by a pub lunch.
Or a road trip without passports, airport queues or using up a week of annual leave.
There’s so much to discover across England and The Life of Adventure is here to help you make the most of it.
Whether you’re searching for a romantic weekend away, planning your next UK road trip or simply wondering “Where should we go this weekend?”, you’ll find plenty of ideas to inspire your next escape.
Find your next UK adventure
From romantic countryside retreats and coastal escapes to bustling city breaks and scenic road trips, The Life of Adventure is packed with ideas to help you discover more of the UK.
Expect first-hand destination guides, tried-and-tested itineraries, recommendations for memorable places to stay and plenty of inspiration for making the most of your time away.
I’ll share the places worth seeing, experiences worth booking, restaurants and pubs worth making a detour for, and the little discoveries that can turn a couple of days away into something special.
Because you don’t always need a plane ticket or two weeks off work to feel like you’ve escaped everyday life.
Sometimes, you just need to know where to go next.
About Nishi
Hi, I’m Nishi, the writer and creator behind The Life of Adventure.
I’ve always loved travelling, but over the years I’ve become just as excited about discovering the incredible places we have here in the UK. Whether it’s escaping to the countryside for a cosy weekend away, exploring a new city, heading off on a road trip or finding somewhere completely unexpected close to home, I’m always looking for somewhere new to explore.
Most of the time, you’ll find me travelling with my husband, Jass. We love good food, beautiful scenery, interesting places to stay and trips that give us a chance to switch off from everyday life. Sometimes that means a relaxing countryside escape, while other times it means packing as much as possible into a weekend somewhere new.
I created The Life of Adventure to share the places I discover along the way and help make planning your own UK escapes a little easier.
An experienced travel writer
The Life of Adventure isn’t my first travel blog.
I’m also the writer and creator behind Nishi V , where I’ve been sharing my travels around the UK and the rest of the world for over a decade.
Over the years, I’ve learned that the most useful travel guides come from actually experiencing a destination for yourself.
It’s the little details you discover while you’re there – the hidden gem that’s worth making a detour for, the restaurant you’d happily return to, the experience that surprised you or the attraction you’d recommend booking in advance.
These are the things that can make all the difference when planning a trip.
That’s why the guides on The Life of Adventure are based on places I’ve visited and experiences I’ve had, combining practical information with the personal recommendations and insider tips I’d want to know when planning a getaway myself.
Here, my focus is closer to home: discovering more of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and showing just how much you can experience in a weekend.
You can find out more about me and follow my travels further afield at Nishi V .