A family beach vacation is the perfect way to unwind, soak up the sun, and create lifelong memories. But before you gather your loved ones, packing the right essentials is crucial for a memorable and enjoyable experience. From beach towels and sun protection to beach toys and games, ensuring you have everything you need will give you a fun-filled adventure under the sun. 

In this short guide, Feet Do Travel will try to cover all the beach essentials to elevate your family time to the next level.

The UK is full of amazing places to visit, whether you are on the hunt for fantastic walking trails, are a lover of history and architecture, or you just need a beautiful beach to relax. But what is there for nature lovers, or for people who wish to gain an insight into the UK bird life? 

Bird watching is an activity many people love, and beautiful birds can to be found in most UK back gardens. Observing robins or blue tits from the comfort of your home can be the start of a love for bird life, which can eventually grow into a wonderful hobby introducing you to new or different places to visit. 

If you are considering becoming a “twitcher,” Feet Do Travel share some of the best places in the UK to go bird-watching.

​Whether you’re a keen hiker or a casual stroller, the north of England is the perfect location for a walking holiday. From untouched rural landscapes to historic industrial cities, the north offers a diverse range of trekking trails and terrains that are suited to every kind of hiking break.

There are many benefits of a walking holiday, and choosing an active holiday this year is not only good for your health, but will help you experience the beauty of nature.

If you’re looking for hiking holiday ideas this year, check out Feet Do Travel’s list of the most popular trails in the north of England before putting on your walking boots!    

Planning a vacation is always exciting. Whether you’re dreaming about white sand beaches in the Caribbean, trekking through the Bornean jungle to view wild animals, mountain viewing in a snowy destination, or choosing a City break, there’s something truly special about the process of putting a trip together. 

But it’s so easy to fall into the same trap in the planning stage. You may choose the same hotel chain for convenience, book the same rental car company, enquire about private transfer costs etc, and you overlook the simple beauty of just walking. 

Walking in your chosen destination helps immerse you more into the Country’s culture. If you walk around a local market you will interact more with the people who live here, and delve deeper into their way of life. Now have you thought about taking it one step further and choosing a walking holiday?

Walking vacations are a way of opening your eyes more and experiencing the world. When you aren’t in a rush to travel around, walking around places gives you time to enjoy the scenery, and appreciate your destination more deeply.

Feet Do Travel share the benefits of choosing a walking holiday for your next vacation.

A new working style, that of the digital nomad, has become quite popular in recent years. Digital nomads and are people who work remotely from any location in the world, as long as they have a laptop and decent internet connection.

As technology advances, it has never been easier for people to work remotely, or to start a career as a freelancer. Thanks largely to the pandemic, this way of life was a necessity for businesses to survive, and before that it was popular for flexible industries. However, leading a digital nomad life can also have its share of difficulties.

If you are already a remote worker or digital nomad, Feet Do Travel give you three tips to help simplify your nomadic working lifestyle.

If you’re planning a trip to Cardiff, there are many fantastic attractions competing for your time and attention. The Welsh capital is a must-visit, especially if you are touring the UK. 

Steeped in history, Cardiff is best known for Cardiff Castle, however Doctor Who fans will know it as a regular film location for the world’s most famous travelling Time Lord in the classic British science fiction TV show.

Travelling to Cardiff is easy due to the excellent transportation links. For example, it can take as little as 16 minutes if you get a train from Newport to Cardiff, there is a high-speed rail link from London, and the M4 Motorway passes north of the City if you wanted to drive.
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If you are looking for the best things to do in Cardiff, Feet Do Travel show the top attractions you need to visit.

Road Trips are on the increase, and are a fun way of exploring new places at a relatively cheap cost. Driving around with family or a group of friends is exciting, and now you have passed your test you are probably eager to get out onto the open road. But do you think you can handle a road trip as a newly qualified driver?

Embracing your new found freedom on a road trip is a great way to build up your confidence, but you will also need to prepare before you get behind the wheel. As a new driver, it will probably bring a mixture of emotions ranging from excitement to intimidation! During your driving lessons you are taught how to drive, road law and etiquette etc… but none of this really prepares you for what it’s like to be a real road user.

Let Feet Do Travel help you plan a safe journey with our road trip tips for newly qualified drivers.

Do you dream of travelling the world but aren’t sure how to make it happen? Are your friends flying to new and exciting destinations that you wish you could visit? Maybe you have a busy job and don’t feel it’s possible to get away… well I am here to tell you that you can travel and have a career.

The good news is that if you’re serious about taking more trips or travelling more, you can make it happen. You can start small by taking road trips, but if you want a longer adventure such as backpacking around Asia, you will need a plan.
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Feet Do Travel have travelled for many years in every different way, from backpacking to cruising, so let us show you how to make travelling a reality.

​So you’ve decided to start a travel blog and create a life you don’t need to escape from? That's great! Before you begin your journey as a digital nomad, there are a few things you need to know. 

In this article we will mention the steps you need to begin your blog, such as choosing the right platform, creating content, building an audience, and monetising your blog. 
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Feet Do Travel walk you through the necessary steps to start a successful and profitable travel blog - without breaking the bank.

Barbados has a reputation for being one of the world’s most exclusive holiday destinations. A playground for the rich and famous; Simon Cowell, Hugh Grant, Royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan plus Rhianna all own homes in Barbados (Rhianna was born on this island!). It’s also a holiday getaway for celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg, Mariah Carey and Mark Zuckerberg. 

This paradise island is a popular Caribbean cruise destination, which is how we first encountered Barbados. Famed for its luxury resorts, if you’re travelling to Barbados and are looking for a home-from home, why not stay in a villa?

Booking a villa has many benefits, but what exactly should you be looking for? Feet Do Travel discuss the best that Barbados has to offer.