Like almost the entire global population, I am in some form of lockdown, a government imposed restriction on movement in order to slow the spread of Covid-19, a form of coronavirus. As someone not working in the NHS, social or community care, teaching, pharmacies, farming, supermarkets and other key worker areas, I have found myself … More The New Normal – Gardening
Somewhere under the depths of Soho is a tiny glimpse into the magical realm, complete with sweet treats, bubbling potions and your very own potion master. Cutter and Squidge (arguably one if the cutest names for a bakery ever, even typing it is making me want to go all Mary Berry and start testing sponges … More What To Get Up To? | The Potion Room Afternoon Tea at Cutter and Squidge – London
Come September and almost overnight the muggy August evenings gave way to a the brisk breeze of Autumn and naturally, along with digging out all my favourite scarves and knitwear, a trip to an apple orchard was on the cards. After all, what marks the start of Autumn more clearly than seeing your breath in … More Lifestyle | Autumn Apple Picking
With all the sights of London so nearby it’s very easy to just take them for granted so I made a concerted effort on the weekend following the 20th Anniversary of the death of Princess Diana to experience more of London and did so, by following The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk through some … More Travel | The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk – London
It has become something of a tradition that a friend and I unite each summer, having spent the rest of the year living in different countries, and we enjoy all the peace, quiet and comforts of glamping. Our favourite spot we’ve found so far has to be Bluecaps Farm in East Sussex, near Bewl Water. … More Glamping – Shepherd’s Hut|Bluecaps Farm
You can’t plan a trip to Edinburgh without expecting to spend a lot of time on the Royal Mile. The beautiful stretch of the Old Town that leads up to Edinburgh Castle, which sits majestically on its perch, overlooking the city. You could in fact spend your entire visit just exploring the historical sights this … More Travel| Edinburgh Castle & Mary King’s Close
It’s rare you ever feel like you’ve had enough time in a city when you’re having a long weekend, but also important not to feel completely exhausted after an 18 hour day of sightseeing. We aimed to find a good balance on our trip to Edinburgh, taking in some of the sights and sounds whilst … More Travel| Edinburgh – Arthur’s Seat
I can quite understand why this might seem like an odd choice of activity when exploring Edinburgh but equally, a group of around 40 people waited patiently at 3.00pm on a brisk March morning to begin The Potter Trail, a free walking tour of Edinburgh which took us round the sights associated, one way or another, with the … More Travel| Edinburgh – The Potter Trail
As soon as you book your flights to Iceland the first thing that targeted advertising will show you is the 101 options to journey around The Golden Circle. The Golden Circle is a route around southern Iceland that takes in some of the best known natural landmarks and phenomena. It is a relatively easy drive (although … More Travel| Iceland – The Golden Circle
One of the most exciting things about visiting any country is trying out the local cuisine, and Iceland is a fantastic place to test your tastebuds and enjoy some of the most delicious and hearty food I’ve ever eaten! Being an island, with the majority of the population in the coastal regions, fish is the … More Travel| Iceland – What To Eat
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