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What to Do in Bristol This Summer
Refreshing drinks, glorious ice cream and being outdoors as much as possible – that’s what summer means to me! So as part of my definitive guide to summer in Bristol, I’ve put together a roundup of each to keep you hydrated, cool and fulfilled. In this article, you’ll find details of just SOME of the...Continue reading→
The Best Summer Drinks in Bristol
Sure Starbucks does a double-shot-macchiato-what-do-you-call-it, but do they have popping bubbles? Here’s where to find the juiciest and most refreshing ice-cold beverages from independents and franchises across Bristol. Disclaimer: I was invited by Visit Bristol to be part of the #SummerInBristol campaign. As part of the campaign, I received a Media Pass to experience the...Continue reading→
Everything You Need to Know About El Dorado Festival
“High potency drugs in circulation” warned the advice in the El Dorado Festival programme. A cross between Burning Man and Creamfields, El Dorado Festival is a totally bonkers UK music festival hosted at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire. The brainchild behind Cirque Du Soul who describe themselves as a ‘travelling collective energy of colour, magic and...Continue reading→
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Slovenia
Slovenia is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations, which can be attributed to its neighbouring borders with Italy, Croatia, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary. During a long weekend in Slovenia, I visited both Lake Bled and Ljubljana for which this article mostly covers. If you too would like a little slice of Slovenia, then here’s how...Continue reading→
Girl Power at the Spice Girls Reunion
Spice Girls isn’t a band, it’s a movement. And that could certainly be said for the thousands of women stood in torrential rain belting 90s classics. I had the pleasure of seeing the Spice Girls at Ashton Gate Stadium, and this is an account of my experience. Born in 1991, I was raised on Zig...Continue reading→
The Best Things to Do In Geneva, Switzerland
Planning a trip to Geneva? Here are the best things to do, from top attractions and scenic viewpoints to food experiences and day trips, based on my own visit. If you are short on time, this guide will help you prioritise what is actually worth doing, with a mix of free and paid activities. This post...Continue reading→
Free Things To Do In Geneva
Switzerland is a notoriously expensive country, so here are a few free things to do in Geneva to help you splash out on the more important things – like cheese and chocolate.. or a watch. Despite its reputation for rinsing your bank account – which to a certain extent is true when dining out –...Continue reading→
Road Tripping in the Lake District – A Weekend Itinerary
My Lake District road trip with She Who Wanders went something like this… 517 miles, 57,000 steps, five towns, four lakes and two days. During mid-May 2019, in anticipation of She Who Wanders’ return to Canada (henceforth referred to as Laura), we hopped in my trusted Audi A3 and took a weekend road trip to tick England‘s...Continue reading→
All There Is To Know About The Happy Place Festival
Following the success of the Happy Place podcast – preceded by two best-selling books, Broadcaster Fearne Cotton announced the first-ever Happy Place Festival in 2019. Described as the ‘Woodstock of Wellness’ by Russell Brand, this wellness festival is designed to be a ‘fully immersive experience giving people the chance to go and escape anything that...Continue reading→
An Introduction to Bread Making with Severn Bites
I recently learned how to make bread with the expert instruction of Danielle from Severn Bites and now I’m hooked!They say food tastes better when someone else makes it, which is why I prefer to eat it rather than make it. But I swapped napkin for apron on an introduction to bread making course, and in...Continue reading→