I own the award-winning UK travel and lifestyle blog Sophie’s Suitcase. Sophie’s Suitcase is an award-winning UK travel, wellbeing and lifestyle blog focusing on all aspects of life. To read more about my adventures visit www.sophiessuitcase.com.
Sophie's Suitcase won Best Travel Blog at the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2015, was shortlisted at the Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards 2016 and is ranked in the top #25 travel blogs in the UK.
I've been to Winchester twice this year, only about an hour by train from London and if you book a few weeks in advance it's not all that expensive. Lots of lovely historic things to see and do and a nice change of pace from London, the people in shops and museums are just so much friendlier.
Great video Sophie! I've only seen Madeira in photos but have always wanted to go. Although it seems like from your video they have rainy moments there too! Nice to know I should choose my timing well!
Hello there. Good video, but you might like to know that what you said at 9:54 during your Levada Walk is not accurate. That "Levada" is part of a man-made irrigation system built by the early Portuguese settlers of Madeira -- an island that was completely uninhabited when Portuguese sailors came across it in the early 1400s -- so that water from the rainy north of the island could be channeled to the dryer and warmer south. In that context, it is not correct to call it a river the stream that runs alongside the trails which were originally built as part of the maintenance of the said channels. Glad that you enjoyed your stay. All the best.
I was at herne bay during July for a 5 day holiday and it was amazing, the only downside is that (which was me any my family's faults) we got stuck at a bus stop because we missed the last bus to our hotel, twice! The first time we waited like 2 hours and the second time it was one hour. Also, we stayed at the premier inn and the service was horrible, every other room had Wi-Fi except for ours! Also, they kept forgetting to clean their room and they didn't give any toilet paper when we ran out. My brother used most of the toilet paper in one dump 🤦 otherwise, we had a good sleep. Only thing was the seagulls and the sound of c Revving cars.
Another nice vlog, Sophie. Congrats on another amazing adventure. We are so excited to see this next month and film it for our channel. Machu Picchu is #1 on my bucket list. We are a father and son who travel the World to plant trees, clean beaches and teach people about culture, history, and natural wonders. Glad to find your stuff and hope you might like ours too. - Bear
hi, im a -6 in both eyes and have been wearing contacts/glasses for over 25 years now..can't wait to finally get the surgery..thank you for your video!
This was great! How long was the walk from your hotel into town? Also do you recommend having a car or do you think you could Uber / walk to most the places?
Every time I watch your videos, I can't help but fall more in love with New Zealand. It's an absolute paradise, and you capture its beauty so perfectly! 😍 Keep up the incredible work. Like and support from Bangalore!