How to Spend a Day in Gloucester
Surprisingly, there are a number of things to do in Gloucester. But Gloucester isn’t an obvious day trip destination for many, mostly because unless you’re a Potterhead or live in a neighbouring city you probably don’t even know it exists! Steeped in history, a literary affiliation with Beatrix Potter and a premiership rugby team – there...Continue reading→
Is the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai ethical?
The chances are that if you Google search ‘Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai’ your search will return endless results. But just because they claim to be ‘ethical’, doesn’t mean they are. I booked to visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary before realising that this was a common problem, and the reviews were mixed. While the majority of reviews...Continue reading→
5 Unmissable Things to do in Thailand
There are no shortage of things to do in Thailand, and you can definitely knock off a few of those bucket list items without breaking the bank. After spending two weeks in Thailand, here’s my recommendation for 5 things to do in Thailand that you shouldn’t miss. 1. Visit an Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai Chiang...Continue reading→
How I’m going Plastic-Free in Thailand
Ever since I saw Sir David Attenborough at the Blue Planet II premiere, I’ve been on a bit of a quest to reduce my plastic usage. This was reinforced after an evening with Martin Dorey and the purchase of his book No. More. Plastic. The statistics that predict that in just a few short years...Continue reading→
Five Reasons to Visit Cheltenham Literature Festival This Year
Cheltenham Literature Festival is one of four festivals to hit the spa town each year, claiming its title as the ‘Oldest Lit Fest in the world’ (est. 1949). But whether your a bibliophile or a bibliophobe there’s something for everything at this glorious ten-day festival. As an avid reader, this festival is a dream come true...Continue reading→
Swashbuckling Tales from Bristol’s Harbourside
Ahoy, matey! Batten down the hatches because there’s a new Bristol walking tour in town – the new Blood, Booze and Buccaneers tour! Did you know the most fearsome pirate of all – Blackbeard – was born and raised in Bristol? And to mark 300 years since his death, local theatre group Show of Strength...Continue reading→
Satiety and Pride for Bristol’s Trailblazing Food Scene
Bristol has fast become a foodie paradise. And with endless restaurants and fabulous independent eateries offering everything from Gelato to sausages, the best way to get a taste is with a Bristol food tour! I recently attended the Great Bristol Food Tour, a collaboration between The Bristol Food Tour and Cycle the City. And while I was initially...Continue reading→
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Salzburg
I had my first taste of Austria during a day visit to Zugspitze whilst travelling in Munich, and it was this travel faux pas that made me want to visit Salzburg on purpose. Needless to say, a long weekend in Salzburg was wonderful, and here’s how I spent my time. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here...Continue reading→
Celebrating the 175th Birthday of the SS Great Britain
Thursday 19th July 2018 marked the 175th birthday of Bristol’s most iconic landmark, Brunel’s SS Great Britain. In 1843, one of the most important historic ships in the world was launched. And exactly 127 years later to the day in 1970, this extraordinary ship returned home. In celebration of the ship’s birthday, I was invited...Continue reading→
Eight Reasons Why You Should Visit Gloucester
From its world-famous cheese rolling, to Hollywood blockbusters and over 200 years of history, the city of Gloucester is packed full of things to do. I have no doubt that it was due to affordable housing and my parent’s military position that made them settle in this city nestled between Cheltenham and Bristol. And at the...Continue reading→
