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• Myanmar: Why Mandalay Should Be on Your Itinerary

  

  Mandalay is one of those places that ended up being an unexpected gem; we had to go there to fly home, but didn't really have high hopes. Oh how wrong we... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 5 Great Podcasts for 30-something Women

  

  Last year I really got in to podcasts...I have a forty-five minute drive to and from work each day, and whilst my morning drive is usually accompanied by the... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Myanmar: Where to Stay in Inle Lake After Trekking

  

  If you read my previous Myanmar post, you'll know the 60km from Kalaw to Inle left me feeling pretty pooped.Don't get me wrong, it was hardly an extraordinary... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Myanmar: a 3 Day Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake

  

  Once we decided on adding Myanmar to our six-month route, we started researching the 'must sees'. 'Cos unlike countries like Thailand and Vietnam, we didn't kno... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My Top Five Reads of 2017

  

  Back in the day I used to run a bookworm feature on here - mini, no spoiler reviews of my latest reads. And I don't really know why I stopped! Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2018 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes

  

  Originally posted in December 2015 - imagery now updated. What's better than spending a dreary December Sunday afternoon at home, baking? Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What to Buy for the Person Who Has Everything

  

  We all have that person to buy for; the person who seemingly has it all. Who defies even the most thorough of gift guides.I was scrolling through twitter earlie... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Myanmar: Exploring Magical Bagan (and the 5 Best Temples to See)

  

  Bagan is on of those places you see in the guide book and just think that can't be real. It looks truly mythical - heat rising from the vast sandy plains and... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sunday Lunch at The Wheatsheaf, Farnham

  

  When winter hits, Farnham becomes even more beautiful.The Christmas lights have been switched on, and that festive feeling is filling the quaint cobbled... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sunday Lunch at the Wheatsheaf, Farnham

  

  When winter hits, Farnham becomes even more beautiful.The Christmas lights have been switched on, and that festive feeling is filling the quaint cobbled... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The New Margaret Dabbs Clinic, Guildford

  

  Sometimes our feet get neglected, right?But as I was reminded - they support us, they hold us up! Yes, I have the odd manicure - usually shellac, for my sins -... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Why Lisbon Should Be on Your Radar for 2018

  

  Lisbon is definitely having a moment.Read any travel site and you'll see Lisbon climbing up the wanderlust list, and for good reason.Of course, I wanted to chec... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Why You Should Visit Pula, Croatia

  

  When I was asked on a group holiday to a villa on the outskirts of Pula, I didn't know what to expect.Of course, Croatia has been on my radar for a while now. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Myanmar: A Bizarre 24 Hours in Naypyitaw

  

  Visiting Myanmar - was Burma - was one of those travel experiences that really sticks with you. The madness of Yangon left us feeling totally overwhelmed. The... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lunch at The Red Lion, Odiham

  

  What makes for a blissful Saturday, I hear you ask?Well, for me it's simple. A lazy morning pottering around the house, followed by a walk with a good pub firml... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Myanmar: Yangon

  

  Blimey, it's been a while since I posted about our six month South East Asian adventure - I suppose real life has caught up with me! Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Celebrating 30 in Cambridge

  

  Tomorrow marks my 30th birthday - a big one, by all accounts!And last weekend we celebrated in the only way we know how; with a little adventure and a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Brunch at The Holly Bush, Frensham

  

  My tour of Surrey brunch spots continues!This time, a real hidden gem. For me there is something really special about an independent pub. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Chilli, Lemon and Crab Linguine

  

  Another day, another pasta recipe.You may remember some time ago I mentioned that my pal Soph and I were starting a new project; eat, live, be joyful. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Introducing: Lizzie, Lately

  

  This blog refresh has been a long time coming.For those of you who may not have noticed, I have had a renaissance of sorts!I chose the name Blue October back... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE