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• Shergold Spa, Romsey

  

  Back in the summer holidays - indeed, back when I had time to indulge in a bit of pampering and wasn't drowning in marking - I was lucky enough to be invited... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Laos: 4000 Islands - a Photo Diary

  

  As I've mentioned before, we did our six month SE Asia travel adventure back in 2016 - yup, what feels like a million years ago! Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Laos: Luang Prabang

  

  Oh Luang Prabang, you totally captured my heart.Luang Prabang - once the royal capital of Laos - had real Penang vibes for me. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lunch at The Castle Inn, Farnham

  

  You've probably heard me professing my love for the Red Mist pubs before - especially my favourite central Farnham pub The Wheatsheaf. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Indonesia: Visiting Gili T in Your Thirties

  

  Ask any backpacker doing the SE Asia route, and Gili T will be on their list.Gili Trawangan, or Gili T - a small island off the coast of Lombok - is without a... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Indonesia: Yogyakarta

  

  Oh Yogyakarta, what an absolute dream!If you've read my thoughts on Nusa Lembongan then you'll know that it was a good 2.5 years since we were in Indonesia. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Indonesia: Ijen and Bromo (with and Without a Tour)

  

  We visited Indonesia as the last stop on our six month trip round SE Asia and whilst we wanted to prioritise chill time before returning home, we couldn't miss... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Indonesia: My Thoughts on Nusa Lembongan

  

  Blimey, it's been a long time since I posted anything on here about our SE Asia trip (seven months in fact) and even longer since we were actually there. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Furnishing Our New Bedroom with Leesa Sleep

  

  After moving in to our first home back in June, we're starting to see some real progress!Before we moved in, we had a whole house (electrical) re-wire followed... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lake Bled, Slovenia

  

  I'll admit, Slovenia wasn't high up my bucket list before our trip.I didn't really know much about it! I love a city break... and a beach break even more so, bu... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Surrey: Pho at Tunsgate, Guildford

  

  Since coming back from our SE Asian adventure we have been obsessed with Asian cuisine. And despite having some of the best food in Thailand, for us Vietnam... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Indonesia: Gili T in Your Late Twenties

  

  Ask any backpacker doing the SE Asia route, and Gili T will be on their list.Gili Trawangan, or Gili T - a small island off the coast of Lombok - is without a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Indonesia: Kuta, Lombok

  

  Lombok is what I imagine Bali was... thirty years ago. Situated just to the east of Bali, and pretty easy to get to by boat or plane, it absolutely must be on... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 5 More Podcasts for 30-something Women

  

  I wrote a little while ago about my five favourite podcasts for 30-something women, which generated such a great response with recommendations and suggestions... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lisbon: a Three Day Photo Diary

  

  Back in October of last year - seven months ago, bliiiimey - we visited Lisbon for a long weekend. We did what comes naturally to us; we ate and drank our way... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• West Sussex: The Half Moon, Kirdford

  

  I didn't expect to find such an exquisite menu hidden behind the facade of such a traditionally country pub.And really - my lunch at The Half Moon was exquisite... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bali: Seeking Serenity in Ubud

  

  After a few days in chaotic yet glossy Seminyak we were ready to explore further afield. This initially took us to Canggu where we spent a fairly blissful 48... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Life Hack: How to Read More

  

  Reading has always held significance for me. I remember being completed consumed by the Malory Towers series as a child (God bless Enid Blyton), and before... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bali: a Magical Day Trip to Uluwatu

  

  Uluwatu is a destination I missed out on my previous trip to Bali, so was keen to get it ticked off the list this time round.We weren't sure whether to spend... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bali: Flashpacking in Seminyak and Canggu

  

  Let me explain the title; flashpacking in Seminyak and Canngu. Arriving in Bali from Vietnam was undoubtedly a shock to the system. Yes, Vietnam was bustling an... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE