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Three Days in Copenhagen: a Photo Diary
After spending six months of 2016 travelling SE Asia, I knew 2017 had a lot to live up to.And so far this year is shaping up well; a road trip round southern... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Importance of Self Care
"You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first."I saw this quote on Instagram earlier this week and it really resonated. Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Vietnam: Sapa and Hà Giang
Sapa (or Sa Pa) is set in the mountainous north of Vietnam, approximately 300km from the capital Hanoi. And in terms of scenery, you couldn't get much different! Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Vietnam: a Motorbike Trip from Sapa to Hà Giang
Sapa (or Sa Pa) is set in the mountainous north of Vietnam, approximately 300km from the capital Hanoi. And in terms of scenery, you couldn't get much different! Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Margate: the Semi-insider's Guide
A true rags-to-riches story, Margate has left its run-down seaside destination days firmly in the past.The regeneration of Thanet's seaside gem has been a... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Margate: the Semi-insider's Guide
A true rags-to-riches story, Margate has left its run-down seaside destination days firmly in the past.The regeneration of Thanet's seaside gem has been a... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Vietnam: Hanoi
Vietnam's ascending dragon; Hanoi is chaotic and charming in equal parts. Our week in the Vietnamese capital was a trip highlight - the French colonial... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Vietnam: a Week in Hanoi
Vietnam's ascending dragon; Hanoi is chaotic and charming in equal parts. Our week in the Vietnamese capital was a trip highlight - the French colonial... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Vietnam: Halong Bay
Halong bay; the jewel in Vietnam's crown.No trip to Northern Vietnam is complete without visiting these gorgeously emerald waters; they truly are something else... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2017 TRAVEL -
Homemade 'nakd' Bars
Almost two years ago I posted a recipe for making your own Nakd-style bars.Since then, I've made them time and time again - they make the perfect mid-morning... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Hanoi, Vietnam: Two Alternative Tours
Hanoi was our first stop in Vietnam, and we found it hard to leave.In short, we loved Hanoi. The madness of the city, roads packed with scooters whizzing in... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Thailand: My Top 5
Thailand; the land of smiles. Since returning from SE Asia in August, I started a travel series - an attempt to share with you a post on each location we... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My Top 5 Travel Experiences of 2016
Twenty sixteen was our year for travel. On February 15th 2016, we boarded a plane to The Philippines and embarked on our six month travel adventure round SE... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Salted Caramel Chocolate Clusters
More edible gifts, folks!These are especially easy as they use those festive ingredients and treats you may have in your cupboards at this time of year. Read more
Posted on 21 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are one of my favourite things to bake; they're simple yet tick all the boxes for flavour, comfort and sweet tooth satisfaction. Read more
Posted on 20 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Festive Peppermint Creams Two Ways
I'm all for edible gifts. And if they can be tweaked to be suitable for Mum, Dad and the nieces and nephews... well, you're winning! Read more
Posted on 11 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Chiang Rai to Laos Via the Mekong
Many backpackers will make the journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (see my post here on what to do there) with the intention of travelling on to Laos. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Pulled Pork Bánh Mì
In Vietnam, I completely fell in love with the cuisine. We spent a month travelling Vietnam north to south, following the coast, and revelled in trying as many... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Taking a Sabbatical - the Adult Gap Year
I often see people saying that travelling once you're 'older' is impossible. I say older; at twenty-eight, we decided to up sticks and go. Not remotely 'old',... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Thailand: How to Extend Your Visa
Getting to Thailand is easy; flights to Bangkok seem to keep getting cheaper and cheaper, and us Brits are lucky enough to get a free thirty day visa on... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE