Travel Blog
A Royal Day Out at Windsor Castle
Hear ye! Hear ye! You’re cordially invited to the Queen’s residence at Windsor Castle, to witness breathtaking views of the Windsor parkland, the Thames Valley and the London skyline. Well, in fact, you don’t need a special invitation as Windsor Castle is open year-round, but visiting between August and September can afford you some exclusive...Continue reading→
Your Definitive Guide to Ice Cream in Bristol
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! In the words of Eddie Murphy, “remember when the ice cream man used to come to town when you were little, and no matter what you were doing you would stop and lose your f*cking mind?” – if you haven’t seen his Ice Cream sketch then lookey here – well...Continue reading→
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→