When your life is going to change in a big way, I guess it’s only natural to start thinking about past experiences and how things are going to change for the future. Obviously, I’m over the moon that baby peaches is on the way, but sometimes I can’t help but think about how one of my
Food
A Foodies Guide to New York
Everyone is talking about one place at the moment, The Big Apple. It seems like every blogger I follow has visited New York over the last couple of months (Lady Writes, Devoted to Pink, London Beauty Queen to name a few) and I have serious travel blogger envy! I absolutely love reading their posts; lusting after
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Travel
5 Unique Reasons to Visit Japan
Just recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about my dream holiday to Japan, I know it’s a way off but I can’t stop planning every detail, so when the time comes I’ve got it all in hand. As you’ll know if you have been following me on snapchat or Instagram, we have been hosting foreign
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life
A surprise evening on the BlueBell Railway
A couple of weeks ago, I was taken on a very exciting outing. After winning the 30plus award, I couldn’t imagine my week could get any better, but little did I know, V had a suprise adventure up her sleeve to celebrate! I’m a lucky girl, it was totally unexpected and a really lovely gesture.
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5 Reasons to Visit Mauritius
Right, it’s time to get our dreaming, wunderlust heads on. Today I’m in the mood for a spot of travel inspiration, so thought I’d chat about the next destination on my bucket list, Mauritius. Sadly, I haven’t managed to get there yet, although secretly I have been saving it for a special holiday, like a honeymoon
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Holidays
5 Top Things to do in Krakow Poland
A few weeks ago, I joined one of my besties Rachael for her hen do in a surprise location. She eagerly boarded the flight with no idea of where we were going, with a gaggle of giggling girls behind her. I’m not sure how far she got before she realised where we were going, but
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Travel
5 Tips On Choosing The Best Hotel For You
As you know, I love to travel. However, one of the tricky bits is all in the planning. In my working life I’ve been both Cabin Crew and a Travel Agent so I like to think I’ve got a bit of experience when it comes to hotel booking, although even being a ‘pro’ I’ve still
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Food
Paris Planning & Cocktail Recipes!
I can’t believe it’s been 6 months since my birthday in Paris, that also sadly, means it’s been 6 months since the awful terrorist attacks that were caught up in at the time. As our first Paris trip was a bit of a disaster to say the least, finally the time has come to start
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Travel
How to buy souvenirs on your travels that aren’t tacky!
When I go on holiday I just LOVE to buy souvenirs, who doesn’t? It always seems like such a good idea at the time, I mean who doesn’t need a set of Peruvian panpipes in their daily life? I have certainly used mine a lot…… Or not – they sit in my cupboard collecting dust
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Reviews
The Dr Who Experience – Cardiff
Last week, to cheer us up from the winter blues we took a little mini break away across the border into Wales, for a few nights in Cardiff. This was my first ever trip into the land of the dragon (even though as a teenager I was a huge Catatonia fan and longed to go)
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Christmas
Christmas on the Nile – Part 2 – Nile Cruising and Karnak
Oh, to be back floating along the Nile. It was just bliss and one of the most beautiful places in the world. I just long to feel the warm sun on my skin again and that sense of freedom. Our trip was only 6 weeks ago, but it feels like a lifetime in the bleak February
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5 ideas for a weekend away in the UK
At this time of year I would usually be spending my evenings on lonely planet, Pinterest and flicking through glossy travel brochures, looking for inspiration for our next travel adventure. However, this year is going to be different. As we are having lots of work done on our house, we are looking to save as