Four Winter Day Trips
Winter. That time of year where our social calendars are rife with dinners and drinks, while we long to sit in front of a log fire with a warming hot chocolate. But despite the darker nights and frostier starts, the magic of this season is not to be missed. So don your woolly hats, stick...Continue reading→
Halong Bay Junk Cruise with Golden Lotus Cruises
Halong Bay is a spectacular landscape of emerald waters and limestone pillars, that is a key feature on the Vietnamese bank notes and World Heritage Site. It’s said to have over 1600 islands and islets, some uninhabited by humans, and is definitely a must-do when visiting Vietnam. There were many options for cruises available (but be...Continue reading→
How to Spend Two Weeks in Vietnam
Vietnam is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth. It offers the perfect balance of rural villages and minority tribes with powerhouse cities. Two weeks is enough for a taste of Vietnam, but far from being long enough to experience everything it has to offer. With only two weeks of annual...Continue reading→
2-Day Homestay Tour in Sapa, Vietnam
Sapa was one of the first additions to the itinerary when planning my two weeks in Vietnam in November 2017, and to this day it’s one of my all-time favourite travel experiences. Here are the five things I wish I’d packed for trekking in SaPa. To fit in a further excursion to Halong Bay, we...Continue reading→
5 Items I Wish I’d Packed for Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam
While city-living is great, getting off the beaten track is unavoidable if you really want to experience a new place in its entirety- and trekking is a great way to do it. During my time in Vietnam, I booked this trip to Sapa that included trekking through rice paddies and a village homestay. While this...Continue reading→
Must-See Attractions in Belfast
The city of Belfast offers more than Guinness and live music. The Irish capital is doused in a rich history that will have even the biggest lager lout reaching for their audio guide. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. RMS Titanic Museum The story of RMS Titanic represents a tragic...Continue reading→
How much will I spend in Belfast?
Pubs stocked with Guinness, a newsboy cap (see Peaky Blinders) on every bar stool and live music spilling out of every doorway. Belfast has fast become a weekend getaway for hen weekends, stag dos and couple retreats. Here’s everything I spent for a long weekend in the Irish capital. *This article may contain affiliate links, click...Continue reading→
Liberating Stories Hidden Beneath The Waves
“It utterly changed the way I look at our planet.” The words of Orla Doherty, Producer of Blue Planet II and a witness of a never-seen-before and will-never-see-again underwater methane volcano (episode two). No truer words have been spoken for the result this ground breaking production will have on the nation. A warming cup of tea...Continue reading→
Don’t miss one of the best London activities
Of all the London activities, this is one you can’t miss. In the words of Tim Daly, I feel the need to endanger myself every so often. So when my friend asked if I wanted to do Up at the O2 – the answer was a resounding yes! *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for...Continue reading→
Top Tips for Visiting Reading Festival
As a 20-something grandma, I visited Reading Festival on a day ticket and then stayed in a hotel. The original plan was to travel to and from Reading via train – that was until they released the set times four days before the festival and our return train time meant we missed Muse completely – so...Continue reading→
