You might look at me and think I don’t look like the sort of person who is interested in steam trains. And you’d be 100% correct – I’m not. But last year, I enjoyed my …
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My favourite holidays *
I’m most certainly not a travel blogger: I don’t go on nowhere near enough holidays or trips for that to be a reality unfortunately. As much as I wish I could book a dozen small …
What holidays mean to me *
As you may know, I’m not really a traveler in the sense that I’m not planning to up sticks and travel around Asia for the foreseeable future. I admire those that do lead a travelling lifestyle …
2018 travel bucket list *
I’m not a huge traveler in the sense that you probably won’t ever find me backpacking around Thailand or moving to Australia for a year. Firstly, those places are far too hot for my delicate …
Choo Choo: A weekend on the Severn Valley Railway
I’ve been really enjoying writing more personal posts recently and it’s something I want to continue to incorporate into my blog. I wrote about my smear test, what I got my mum for her birthday …
Preparing for a Staycation
My definition of a staycation is a holiday in which you take in your home country. I’m guessing that’s most people’s definition but I just want to clarify for anyone reading this thinking, “huh?”. I …
What to do in Paris around the year *
The City of Lights attracts millions of people every year for good reason: considered a global capital by many, Paris offers a seemingly unlimited amount of activities. Whether you enjoy shopping, touring historical sites, entertainment …
Boating holiday essentials
Having been on a boating holiday a whopping 2 whole times now, I feel qualified to call myself an expert on all things boating (I’m not). For the past 2 years, my boyfriend and I …
How I Prepare for a Short Trip Away
I love taking short breaks away from home – even if it’s just for 1 night. I always find it helps to keep me grounded: a change of scenery and truly be good for the …
5 Best Holiday Destinations in Lanzarote
When I was younger, my parents and I used to take a holiday to the Canary Islands every year. With constant beautiful weather, a gorgeous breeze, beaches to die for and the perfect atmosphere it …
Holidays To Go on To Beat Stress
We all can get stressed at some point in our lives. Going on holiday is a top way to combat stress. Just make sure it’s planned correctly otherwise, if it becomes stressful, you will miss …
Life on the River: My Holiday to the Norfolk Broads
I’m a big fan of holidays in the UK aka. a staycation. The UK is beautiful with so many wonderful places to explore, like Snowdonia National Park and The Lake District. My latest adventure was …
Barnes Brinkcraft River Holiday Company Review
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know that at the beginning of April I was away on holiday in the Norfolk Broads on my first ever boating holiday! I had an utterly amazing time …
Book Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Title: Wild Author: Cheryl Strayed Format: Paperback Rating: 5 Stars Links: Goodreads | Amazon UK | Amazon US Blurb: At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s rapid …
Christmas Gift Guide for Her
It’s that time of year again and although I may not be the biggest Christmas enthusiast in the world, there’s one thing I do love and that’s buying gifts for loved ones. Parting with your well …
Tips For Planning a Fun and Memorable Road Trip
I might do most of my travelling in the UK at the moment, but I have itchy feet and can’t wait until I can travel elsewhere. I am so excited to get out there and …