Having spent three wonderful years at Durham University, it is safe to say that I know the town like the back of my hand. And despite my biased opinion, Durham is truly a magical city and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in England. If you have not yet been to this NorthEastern town, here are all the reasons why you should make Durham your next place to visit in the United Kingdom.

You might have heard of Manchester, but besides its football teams, how much do you know about it? Whilst people tend to only visit London on their trip to the United Kingdom, I am here with five reasons why you should plan a trip to Manchester on your next break. Be careful not to fall in love with it too much!