In the world pre-Covid-19, New York City was one of my favourite places to visit. The hustle, bustle, the bright lights of Broadway and the hidden gems (to tourists at least) toward Greenwich Village and Chelsea. Growing up in the UK, it felt like everything I loved was set in New York City. Whether it … More Travel | Top of the Rock, New York City, USA
One of the primary reasons I started this blog many years ago was to document all the exciting adventures I had with one of my best friends during a trip to visit her in Orange County, California. That trip was my first long-haul solo flight (a whole feat in itself) and was one I was … More Travel | Newport Beach, The OC – California, USA
The amazing thing about travelling to vast countries such as Canada and the USA is that you realise how readily the locals drive what seems to me like huge distances to visit friends, family and attractions. I tend to dwell on this for a bit, and determine that I must be less intimidated by long … More Travel | The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch – San Diego, USA
There’s something about dolphins and whales which fascinates us as humans. We are obsessed with them – whether we are staring at them, trapped inside a tiny tank, desperate to get as close to them as possible, or whether we’re out in the middle of the ocean, we find ourselves mystified by their size, their … More Travel| Whale Watching at Newport Beach – California
If you’re anything like me, and let’s face it, if you’re reading this trash I call a blog you probably are, you’ll see those beautiful photos of those skinny celebrities in their tiny shorts hiking around Los Angeles and think “Why, when I take photos on a walk with my friends does it never look … More Travel | Hiking To The Hollywood Sign – Los Angeles, California
For me, there is nothing to compare to the food on offer in America. The choice is vast, the portions are immense and it is almost without question, delicious. During our recent trip to NYC we decided it was the perfect opportunity to indulge in as many classic diners and American eateries as possible! Breakfast … More Travel| Food in New York City
I’m pretty sure anyone who has had the good fortune to visit South Palm Beach, Florida, will tell you that the Dune Deck is the ultimate place to be for a lazy, sunny brunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. With a huge menu filled with all of your favourite breakfast foods, Dune Deck caters for all … More Travel: Breakfast in South Palm Beach
Florida is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those travelling from Europe, as with only an eight or nine hour flight it’s a fairly easy to reach part of the United States. When you hear someone is off to Florida you might instantly think Disney World, Universal Studios, maybe even visiting the Kennedy Space Centre … More Travel: The Florida Everglades
By some fluke, and miracle, I boarded the Queen Mary 2 to cross from Southampton (UK) to New York City. My initial thoughts as I queued up at the port, were focused on New York. I was thrilled at the prospect of getting to visit the Big Apple, and life on board didn’t even occur … More Travel Tuesday: Queen Mary 2
I have no doubt in how fortunate I was in my childhood to be able to visit California as many times as we did. Some close family friends of ours moved out there, and through their constant generosity and the hard work of my parents we were able to fly out and stay with them … More Travel Tuesday: California Cravings
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