Sam Burden

I'll confess: two weeks ago I didn't know this vegan restaurant in Bournemouth existed. In ten years of vegetarian dining, I've never walked into a restaurant and been able to order anything on the menu. That changed on a Saturday afternoon in the Bournemouth Triangle. For anyone searching for things to do in Bournemouth beyond the beach, or wondering whether this seaside town has a serious food scene: it does. Twelve Eatery is the vegan restaurant Bournemouth has been quietly hiding, tucked...

Tucked away on Stafford Road in Bournemouth’s city centre, Frieda’s Tearoom is a charming hidden gem where solo travellers can enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea experience. Since 2011, this small, family-run tearoom has been delighting visitors with homemade scones, fresh cakes, and carefully brewed loose-leaf tea, all served in a cosy 1950s-inspired setting. For anyone planning a solo day trip to Bournemouth, Frieda’s is more than just a stop for tea and cakes, it’s a...

The travel industry has a new buzzword that’s music to solo travellers’ ears: “wonky holidays.” Inspired by the supermarket trend of wonky vegetables; oddly shaped carrots and imperfect potatoes that taste just as good but cost less, wonky holidays embrace the unconventional to deliver substantial savings. For solo travellers, especially those travelling independently, this trend offers an accessible approach to affordable adventure without compromising on quality. Unlike couples or groups...