A first-timer’s guide to Sevilla’s Feria de Abril
It must have been 2011 or so. My housemate and I had been invited to a housewarming party. And the[…]
48 hours in Margate
250 years ago, Margate was THE holiday destination for Londoners escaping the smog. They came by boat, bus or train[…]
Copenhagen: a five day itinerary
This guide is an itinerary inspired by my trips to Copenhagen, focusing on culture, food and unmissable experiences.
Slovenia road trip: A 5 day itinerary
Here’s a five day Slovenia road trip itinerary to discover the Western part of the country, with its historical castles,[…]
NORTHUMBERLAND road trip – a foodie five-day itinerary
If you’re looking for a UK adventure, look no further than Northumberland for a road trip in England’s most northern[…]
A long weekend in Marseille
If you’re looking for year-round sunshine and an authentic Mediterranean experience, look no further than Marseille, France’s second biggest city.[…]
Bathroom renovation: 15 questions to help you design your space
Despite often being the smallest room in the house, bathroom renovation can give you the biggest headache if not thought[…]
Coastal breakS in the UK, France and Italy
there’s something so soothing about the sea when life is rough. And stuffing your face with fresh seafood of course.[…]
Our wedding at RHS Wisley
When we were planning our wedding, we found it so helpful to see what other people had done for theirs.[…]
ISTANBUL: 7 tips to get around
1. Get an Istanbul Card to explore the city Buy this card from a machine in the metro for 50TL[…]
Halloween: 10 LAST-MINUTE costumes
Halloween marks the night when the veil is thinnest between our world and other worlds. Pagans believed dressing up as[…]
7 tips to enjoy a hotel spa
Many hotels boast the spa as one of their features. For many of us, the thought is tempting but the[…]
Sharing Silence in Leith
This piece was longlisted in the Bradt Guides New Travel Writer of the Year Competition 2022. As I look at[…]
november musings
November is a confusing month in the UK. Following on from Halloween, it starts with fireworks celebrating Diwali and Bonfire[…]
10 weatherproof London hen do ideas
I was lucky enough to plan my sister’s hen do in London recently so have LOTS of ideas to share![…]
A rejuvenating retreat at the poolside pad
The lane is bordered with two metre high laurel bushes and at the top, a tiny slate sign says ‘Angel[…]
48 hours in Bristol
Independence and enterprise run through Bristol’s veins. From its engineering past to its creative indie shops and eclectic neighbourhoods, there’s[…]
Seafood and shopping in stylish Whitstable
Do you wanT to go to the seaside? I’m not trying to say that everybody wants to go.I fell in[…]
5 wellness practices that got me through lockdown (I don’t mean walking)
I will be eternally grateful to all the wellness professionals who moved their services online during the first national lockdown[…]