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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→
How to spend 2 weeks in Thailand [2026 Update]
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia, known for its islands, food, and mix of cities and culture. From island hopping in the south to temples and markets in the north, it offers a wide range of experiences within a relatively short distance. With limited annual leave, two weeks is enough...Continue reading→
Free things to do in Glasgow
A number of free things to do in Glasgow, together with well-established public transport, affordable flights and accommodation make Glasgow the perfect weekend destination. I recently spent a weekend in Glasgow – a day and a half to be more precise – and I was pleasantly surprised at how budget-friendly the city was. In fact, some...Continue reading→
How to Spend a Weekend in Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow has been high on my bucket list ever since my first taste of Scotland – a weekend in the highlands to climb Ben Nevis. When boredom struck around Christmastime and I found myself scanning the flight sales, my heart skipped a beat at £30 return Glasgow flights from Bristol. Ok sure, the flights are cheap...Continue reading→
My Experience of the Pop-Up Pug Cafe
Brunch is a thing of the past, the pug cafe is the newest event in town and it’s totally pawsome! When I heard that the famous Popup Pug Cafe was finally coming to Bristol, I jumped for joy as it had toured the UK in Manchester, Liverpool, London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Brighton – but never Bristol....Continue reading→
Gloucester’s Instagram Hot Spots
While Gloucester is a city in Gloucestershire that is often overshadowed by the Cotswold towns who reside within the same district, it has its hidden Instagram hot spots thanks to its rich maritime and Roman history. Since Travel Loving Family recently launched the #WeLoveGlos campaign that aims to showcase Gloucestershire’s best bits, I thought I’d give you...Continue reading→