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June 6, 2025

Castles, Coastlines & Cuppas: What a TraveLove Trip Really Looks Like

Beyond bucket lists and tour buses—this is travel that lingers, listens, and leaves you changed (with a proper cup of tea in hand, of course).

What does a trip with me actually look like?

Well, picture this: You’re sipping a steaming cup of Yorkshire Gold in a stone-walled cottage overlooking windswept moors. There’s a castle ruin behind you, a seaside pub down the lane, and a thoughtfully crafted itinerary that somehow feels like it knew you better than your best friend.

That’s the magic of castles, coastlines, and cuppas—TraveLove style.

Cornish cream tea, including scones with jam and clotted cream, with a seascape background at Lizard Point, Cornwall, England.

The TraveLove Signature: Castles, Coastlines & Cuppas

So what’s different? For starters, everything.

I specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries across the British Isles—England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland—with a balance of wild wonder and refined comfort. Think:

  • Castles you sleep in, not just tour.
  • Coastlines you walk, not just drive past.
  • Cuppas that follow misty morning rambles or fireside reads.

You’ll stay in boutique accommodations I’ve personally vetted (no sterile chain hotels here), dine at places with stories behind the menus, and connect with local guides who love their homeland as much as I do.

Travel That Feels Like You

Each journey is a collaboration. I listen to what you really want—whether it’s chasing literary ghosts through the Scottish Highlands or sipping sparkling wine in a Cornish vineyard. No two trips are the same, because no two travelers are.

And yes, there are castles, coastlines, and cuppas. Often all three in one unforgettable day.

Want to start dreaming? This tea trail guide is a charming place to begin—one cuppa at a time.

Why the British Isles?

Because nowhere else does cozy and majestic quite like they do.

It’s where misty mornings meet roaring fires. Where every hill has a tale and every tearoom has its own perfect scone-to-jam ratio (don’t get me started on Devon vs. Cornwall). And it’s where castles, coastlines, and cuppas are part of the everyday magic.

This is where I fell in love with travel—slow, intentional, meaningful travel. The kind I now create through TraveLove’s Atelier planning approach.

Ready for your own version of castles, coastlines & cuppas?
Not a cookie-cutter tour. Not a copy-paste itinerary.
Just you, your sense of wonder, and a guide who knows the Isles like an old friend.

Let’s talk about what your version of this journey could look like.

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Welcome to the TraveLove Journal, where you’ll find curated stories, travel tips, and inspiration from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and beyond. This space is for travelers seeking thoughtful journeys—whether it’s exploring landscapes, uncovering history, savoring local flavors, or simply finding your next great adventure.

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Stories and Inspiration from the Isles

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