Category: Sunderland

Backpacking in England: Exploring the City of Sunderland

Posted on by Jonny Blair

North East England is a pleasant surprise for the backpacking nomad. After crossing the border from Scotland (where I backpacked through Edinburgh , tried haggis and stayed in the trendy Baxter hostel), most backpackers get their fix of Hadrian’s Wall, the city of Newcastle and then head to York. Something in that itinerary was missing – Read more about Backpacking in England: Exploring the City of Sunderland[…]

The Chaise: Staying in the Best Guesthouse in Sunderland, England

Posted on by Jonny Blair

When I decided to spend a couple of nights in Sunderland instead of Newcastle, a few people around me raised eyebrows. This only made my heart grow more eager to visit Sunderland, without doubt the stronger beast of the two north east cities in terms of exceeding expectation. We all know about Newcastle – the Read more about The Chaise: Staying in the Best Guesthouse in Sunderland, England[…]