This has to be the best designed cruise ship I've been on. ___ Currently I'm on an 8-night cruise around the Iberian peninsula 🛳️ aboard Celebrity Reflection @celebritycruises. ___ Check out my stories for daily updates about what it's really like on board - the suites, food, facilities, tours, and more. ___ Have you been on a cruise before? Where did you go? ____ #celebritycruises #cruiselife

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One of the most recognisable landscapes on Isle of Skye in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland... The Quirang. ___ We took an amazing road trip around Scotland recently. Check out my latest blog post on travelwithbender.com for the full details. If you love waterfalls, then Scotland is your nirvana. ___ @visitscotland #scotlandisnow #scottishhighlands

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The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip Itinerary: 9 Days in Isle of Skye, Edinburgh, Loch Ness & More.

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The colours of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland... ___ Amazed by the beauty of Mealt Falls on the Isle of Skye in the UK. @visitscotland ___ Check out my brand new article on the ultimate Scotland road trip (link in bio @travelwithbender). Its got everything - whisky, bagpipes, waterfalls and haggis. Well... The haggis is optional. 😂 ___ While in Scotland I used my @tepwireless hotspot everyday. ___ #scottishhighlands #scotlandisnow

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River Thames from The View From The Shard...⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ You can get free entry into this place as well as heaps of others with the #turbopass London City Pass. The 360-degree vista from one of the tallest buildings in Europe is jaw-dropping.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Congratulations to all my email subscribers who yesterday recieved 6 months of free luggage storage from @luggagehero. Hope you put it to good use on your next trip!

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If you've been to London several times and think you've seen everything, then this is the tour for you... "Life & Death in Victorian London, with Special Access Highgate Cemetery Tour" from @walkstours. It's a long name, but utterly fascinating!⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We delved into the dark underbelly of 1800s London with our guide, Fabian. This shot was taken in St Pancras Old Church where part of the overcrowded graveyard was redeveloped into a train line. The leftover tombstones were "decorated" around this eerie tree.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ You can find out more about this tour on my article "6 Best Walking Tours in London" on https://travelwithbender.com.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ If you're travelling overseas soon, take a look at @tepwireless. I use their reliable internet hotspot on a daily basis.

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Victoria Tower at Palace of Westminster in London.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ As the world counts down to "Brexit Day", we took a "Behind the Scenes Parliament Tour" from @walkstours to get in inside view of how the UK's political system works. If you're interested in politics, history or just extraordinary stories, you'll be fascinated by this tour. Note: it only runs Friday and Saturday evenings (when the pollies aren't there).⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Tip: In London we used a #turbopass London City Pass which can get you into 10 top attractions and save over 50%. 👍

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Always watching...⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Spotted this amazing street art in Shoreditch during a recent "London’s Urban Jungle Tour" from @withlocals. Our guide, Thom, led us for 2 hours as we explored this gritty, hip area within the East End. Get more details about this tour on my recent article "6 Best Walking Tours in London" on https://travelwithbender.com.⠀ ⠀ ____⠀ ⠀ Shoreditch is also known for it's amazing food scene. We took another tour, this time with @vegan_food_tours to try vegan donuts 🍩, tacos 🌮, homemade sausages and more. Yes, totally plant-based! Even if you're a meat eater, try this tour... I guarantee you'll love it!

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There's an inside joke in London that the city's always under construction. 😉 This view of an iconic red bus on Westminster Bridge contrasted against construction in Vauxhall perfectly sums it up.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ This shot was taken from the #londoneye. We got free entry with the #turbopass London City Pass. 🎟It optionally includes a prepaid public transport card, so I recommend it for tourists looking to see the most popular attractions with minimal fuss. More details about it on my recent https://ift.tt/2lHvBeQ article "5 Days In London".⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Reminder: I'm giving away 6 months of free luggage storage to all email subscribers - check out the link in my bio. Coupon codes will email emailed out on 3 October.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ While in London I used my @tepwireless hotspot to help navigate with Google Maps, and find vegan restaurants on @happycow.

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I'm giving away 6 months free luggage storage to everyone. 🤑😱⠀ Yes, this is not a competition - everyone is a winner, no tricks. All you have to do is sign up for my email newsletter (link in bio @travelwithbender or visit http://twb.tips/luggage) and on Thursday 3 October (in 6 days) I'll send all email subscribers a special discount code for use on @luggagehero. This is a one-time only giveaway. Tell your friends to jump in so they get the code as well. ⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ I captured this view of Tower Bridge on magnificent tour from @walkstours called "London In A Day". It covers all the city's top icons including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Changing of the Guard. Check out https://ift.tt/2lHvBeQ for a more detailed article covering the 6 best walking tours in London.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks

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Chillin' out in London's Saint Dunstan in the East Church Garden.⠀ The ruins of this church in central London are a 📸😍photographer's dream.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ While in London 🇬🇧we used a #turbopass London City Pass to see a bunch of amazing attractions including Kensington Palace. Check out the link in my bio for our new article - how to spend 5 days in London.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ I've been very quiet on IG recently as we're working really hard on something big that I'll finally be able to share with you later in September. It's been in the works for over a year. Stay tuned for a big announcement in a couple weeks.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Don't forget to pack a @tepwireless hotspot when you travel to the UK. I used mine for maps, Uber and HappyCow. My lifesaver!

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How To Find The Best Travel Rewards Credit Card

It can be really complicated for a newbie to wrap their mind around earning points with credit cards. I thought it was all too hard and gave up until I learned about a new service that helps you not only find the best travel rewards credit card for you, but also maximise the points and benefits. Did I mention it's completely free?
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5 Days in London: Best Museums, City Icons & Discount Attractions Pass

Planning a short vacation to the UK’s mega metropolis, London, will inflict decision anxiety even on the most ruthless traveller. How do you trim down a mammoth wish list of attractions into a mere 5-day itinerary? I’ve expertly crafted these 5 days in London to combine a discount pass with a generous sprinkling of free museums, galleries and city icons.
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6 Best Walking Tours in London

Most international tourists choose to book a London walking tour to discover the city through the eyes of a savvy local. But choosing the right walking tour is harder than it sounds. I’ve narrowed down hundreds of potentials to 6 of the best walking tours in London, covering history, pop culture, street art and food.
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Walking the streets of York, UK.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ One of the best things to do in York is simply stroll down the cobblestone streets. This is how we found cute little shops and hidden locations. 👀 York is the birthplace of the kit kat, smarties and home to some of the world's best chocolate, 🍫so it's easy to find a sweet treat any time of the day.⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ What's your favourite chocolate... milk, dark or white?⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ @visityork #OnlyInYork

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