Donna Mackay | Online editor and freelance writer

For the more intrepid at heart, there are plenty of nearby sights and attractions to keep you occupied. Soak up some culture in Ham Ninh Village; this traditional, working fishing village on the east coast was a highlight of my trip. Here, you can grab a cheap bite while watching the residents at work; it has a dazzling charm that’s impossible not to fall in love with. There are many shrines and pagodas dotted across Phu Quoc; Sung Hung Pagoda, built in the early 10th century, is one of the isla

To most Londoners, there’s a vague recognition that Walthamstow sits at the end Victoria line. But ask the residents and they’ll proudly tell you it’s most definitely at the start of the line. It may look way out yonder on an A-Z, but E17 is truly beloved by the people who live there. You know you live in Walthamstow when… Relish, jam, or protein-laced witchcraft? Walthamstow is the creator of this unusual yet cherished jam, fostered locally by the team behind Eat17 and the neighbouring 'world’

With a rich cultural diversity, a palpable sense of community, unrivalled transport links, and an ambitious multi-million pound regeneration programme in full flow, Tottenham is positively booming. Prospering with creativity, conceptual arts collectives, musicians and a food and drinks movement that is rapidly gaining momentum, Tottenham is one of London’s last great, non-gentrified secrets.

It’s no secret the East London borough of Hackney is positively booming. In this locale, creativity, innovation and the arts are always front and centre. From verdant parks, pioneering theatres, archetypal Victorian housing, to a smorgasbord of eateries encompassing a whole spectrum of cultures; Hackney has a little something for everyone, and that’s not just an in-vogue post code.

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and is renowned for its culture, style and energy. Here’s just a small taster of what’ll happen when you make your home there…

London is one of the most bustling, fast-paced and dynamic cities in the world. However in a city populated by over 8.6 million people, spanning 607 square miles - it’s often difficult to find a reprieve. But wait! It’s not always necessary to replicate the weekday commute to find that little breath of rural TLC we often crave, the answer is right on your doorstep. London has a plethora of city farms to choose from, boasting a vast array of livestock, home-grown food, cafes and activities for al

Just don’t say the word Teuchter.