I wrote this poem last week to summarise some of my questions and feelings during the UK lockdown. I’d love to know what you think and if you can relate? Welcome to this strange new normal, Are you settling in just fine? Or are you struggling to adjust, and keep a happy, positive mind? Welcome to this strange new normal,… View Post
There are many mental health benefits of spending time outdoors and amongst nature, but I have never felt those benefits more than during the lockdown. I have also never felt so grateful to live very close to green open space. We’ve all had to find different coping mechanisms to get through this challenging time, but for me, the one hour… View Post
Whilst all is quiet on the travel front, I’ve been working on this bumper blog post of all the best baby products I’ve found since becoming a Mum. Some of the products we bought before Theo was born, so this may help anyone working out what to buy for a newborn. Some of the products we bought further down the… View Post
Millions of people will be feeling uncertain about their 2020 summer holidays right now. If you are one of them, I hope this blog post can give you some guidance and helpful advice about what to do next. I reached out to Rachel O’Rilley, Head of Communications at Kuoni and she has kindly shared tips and advice to include in… View Post
I’m turning 30 at the end of May and I’ve come to terms with the fact that it isn’t going to be the day I had in mind. The UK is most probably still going to be in a state of quarantine, which means I won’t get to see any family or friends. At first I felt sad, but now… View Post
As more and more people around the world are staying at home, we travel-lovers looking for some escapism have only the TV to turn to in order to get our wanderlust fix. But which shows will take you away to far away lands? Here’s a round up the best travel shows to watch in self-isolation. It’s time to travel from… View Post
Dear Italy, Like many other countries right now, I know you are hurting. But I address this letter to you because you are, and always will be, my favourite country in the entire world. You are hurting because of the devastating amount of loss your country has endured. You are hurting because of the economical impact of this pandemic. You… View Post
Hello! The world feels like a very different place since I published my last few blog posts, in which I was sharing my exciting travel plans for 2020 and my experience of a luxury afternoon tea. How blissfully unaware about what was just around the corner. We’ve been on lockdown for two weeks now, but I decided to start isolating… View Post
Last weekend I went for Afternoon tea in Leeds with my lovely Mum. It was such a treat and it felt so nice to do my make up, put on some ‘nice’ clothes and have some baby-free time with my Mum (very rare these days). I was invited by Crafthouse to try their luxurious afternoon tea and I wanted to… View Post
India is a country that remains high on my travel bucket list. It seems to be a country of so much culture, colour and depth; with each city and state varying vastly to the next. Kerala is a state on the tip of Southern India. Otherwise called ‘Gods own Country’, it is known for its palm-fringed beaches, lush green backwaters… View Post