My body has gone into a bit of shock since arriving back from Sri Lanka. This cold UK weather has left me craving warm winter comfort food on a daily basis (yes, the struggle is real). But indulging in your favourite winter warmers doesn’t have to be a dirty little secret that only ever takes&
In a city where art and design are the driving forces, it makes sense to stay in a hotel that does both of these qualities justice. Let me introduce The Pulitzer Amsterdam; a boutique design hotel in the heart of Amsterdam’s trendiest neighborhood, the Negen Straatjes. Made up of twenty-five 17th
Exotic, captivating and colourful, Sri Lanka is one of the most fascinating countries I have visited. My trip was whirlwind adventure across multiple destinations and although I wasn’t there for long, it definitely gave me an authentic taste of what Sri Lanka has to offer. So if you’re after a l
The ski season is just around the corner and later this month I’ll be flying out to the Swiss ski resort of Verbier. The biggest conundrum before jetting off to the slopes is knowing what to pack for a ski trip, especially if you’re a beginner. So, whether you’re going skiing for the f
Lots of people seem to say that cruising is a bit like marmite; you either love it or hate it. Well, I’d like to disagree. What about the people like me, who just aren’t quite sure? I have never been on a cruise, but I have always been intrigued by the concept. The thought of…
Let me set the scene. Before January this year I had never once thought about visiting Athens on a European city break. It hasn’t been a long-standing competitor of my bucket list, and beyond the famous Acropolis, I didn’t know much at all about the Greek capital city. Fast forward to March and
Do you ever struggle to buy gifts for travel lovers, or do people struggle to buy for you? Holidays and plane tickets aren’t always in budget, but there’s good news guys! I’ve found the ideal gift idea for travel lovers, and it won’t break the bank. Let me introduce boutique American jewelle
I decided to kick start my 2017 by taking a little trip back down to London. The main reason for the trip was to take a series of exciting meetings with brands and PRs. I had also organised a fun blogger’s brunch with some fellow bloggers, which ended up being a highlight of the trip.…
Having visited a total of 9 new countries this year, 2016 for me has been a series of first-time travel adventures. From Bali to Belize and Vietnam to Croatia, I’ve ticked so many fascinating countries off my bucket list. Last month I visited the beautiful country of Sri Lanka, which was my final
If you do a little research into the island of Madeira, it won’t be long until you find a mention of ‘Reid’s Palace’. Whether it’s for its glamorous afternoon tea, a gourmet restaurant recommendation or luxurious accommodation, there are endless reasons to step foot into Belmond Reid’s P
‘Where to go for winter sun?’ It’s a classic question that pops up every year, and one that my readers ask me frequently. Now that we’re well and truly into winter, I thought it was the perfect time to give you a good answer. Let me introduce you to the Portuguese island of Madeira. I&hellip
I first found out about El Nido after seeing photos of it on Instagram. I searched the ‘geo-tag’ and was blown away by the collage of paradise coves, limestone cliffs and emerald green waters. Ever since then, I knew that El Nido had to be part of my Philippine travel itinerary. But when it came
When travelling through Vietnam and The Philippines for 6 weeks, chances are your accommodation is going to be eclectic. From hostels and homestays to boutique hotels and luxury resorts; we pretty much covered it all. The majority of our accommodation was quite basic, but as a luxury travel blogger,
Nothing excites me more than travelling to exotic and far flung destinations, so I’ve been trying to perfect my ‘long-haul’ flight strategy for quite some time. After a few nightmare flights, plenty of rookie errors and thousands of air miles, I like to think I’ve pretty much got it dow
Known as the ‘spiritual heartland’ of Bali, Ubud is a place of tranquillity, positive energies and obscene natural beauty. The minute I arrived I could feel something in the air and nearly 2 weeks after arriving back home from Bali, it still hasn’t left me. I like to think I have a good imagin
After a long working week my boyfriend and I met at London Paddington station on Friday night, ready to catch a train to Bath Spa. Our weekend away to Bath had been in the diary for a couple of months, and we couldn’t wait to get out of London for a chilled weekend with good…
Travelista Guest Blogger Harriet Harper reviews Ibiza’s Ushuaia Beach Hotel exclusively for The Travelista and Thomson Scene… Do you remember the last time you had that WOW feeling? When you stepped off a plane , when you open your balcony doors to a breath taking view, when you catch y
Taking a leap of faith in life is something everyone believes they’ll do one day, but how many of us actually find the balls to do it? Over the past few months I have been incredibly inspired by a friend and now, fellow travel writer Louise Watsham, who decided to turn her life
