World Prematurity Day is marked every year on the 17th November. Before my son was born prematurely, I had no idea this day existed. But to be honest, I had no real awareness of prematurity either. Surprisingly, it was never once mentioned as a possibility during my antenatal appointments, despite t
On a solo trip to Scotland I went on a mission to seek out fun and alternative things to do in Edinburgh. Having visited Edinburgh many times before, I had already ticked the biggest attractions off my list (Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Arthurs Seat). If you’re returning to Edinburgh and ar
Nothing beats the feeling of checking into a luxurious hotel. But what if you could create a similar feeling in your own home? After travel writing for almost 10 years, I have been lucky enough to have reviewed many 5 star hotels. Based on my own experiences, here are 5 ways to make your bedroom&hel
Regal Princess was the ship that I called home for 10 days as we cruised through Scandinavia. If you’ve never done a cruise before, it’s probably difficult to image the sheer scale of a ship that accommodates around 3,500 passengers and 1,300 crew. It’s also probably difficult to imagine wha
We commonly dream of summer destinations with sand and sea, but have you ever thought about trading them in for mountains and lakes? The sunshine is just as likely to shine and the skies are just as blue, but you’ll have an entirely different kind of holiday in store. Jessica Ruth Gibson, editor o
After a 3 week adventure through Vietnam, I’ve put together a guide of 17 essential things to know before going to Vietnam. Arrive armed with these tips and you’ll be the savviest traveller touching down at the airport… After my 3 week adventure through Vietnam I immediately wrote
Punta Cana may be best known for it’s 32km of blissful Caribbean beaches, but this part of the Dominican Republic has so much more to offer. From swimming in natural lagoons to hiking, zip-lining and horse riding, there are so many options to make your Dominican Republic holiday unforgettable. I'v
The Ivy York in St Helen’s Square is one of our go-to restaurants in York. We love returning time and time again and love seeing what creative, seasonal concepts they come up with on the menu. There was a definite summer vibe upon arrival, with plenty of pale rose being served up on the shady&hell
A trip to the Caribbean island of Antigua was one of the most incredible cultural experiences of my life. The main focus of the trip was to take part in the famous Antigua Carnival, which was celebrating it’s 60th anniversary. The energy at Carnival was like nothing I had ever felt and getting
I can’t tell you how much joy it brings me to be travelling again! With so much change to overseas travel restrictions, it feels like UK staycations are the way to go this summer. We recently planned a family friendly Durham mini break, with help from the new This is Durham inspiration hub. The hu
