As the curtains fall on another year (how has it come around so quickly?!), it's time to reflect on what 2017 meant to me. Firstly, I got engaged!!! Hallelujah! After fifteen years, I’d given up hope that Adam would ever put a ring on it and in April I got the ultimate surprise proposal in our “special place” Stratford-Upon-Avon. We go to Stratfo[...]
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A Christmas dinner event hosted by Fisher & Paykel in their Social Kitchen. Social influencers cooking alongside culinary creative Clover Hutson...what could go wrong?! I am the type of person who has a roast dinner every Sunday, no fail. It’s a British staple. It goes without saying, a Christmas dinner is one of the highlights for me at Christmas and I’d go as far to say if I[...]
If you’re a last minute Christmas shopper like me, it’s probably dawned on you it’s Christmas Day this time next week! Luckily for you, I’ve raided my local Accessorize store at the Centre:MK to hunt down some last minute gift items and stocking fillers for all the family! When it comes to Christmas, Accessorize has a treasure trove of items, meaning you can pick up[...]
As Christmas approaches, I quickly go from being The Grinch (why are they playing Christmas songs in October) to Buddy The Elf (all about the glitter) and, there’s literally nothing in between. Once that excitement sets in there’s no stopping me! The sparkly outfits and Christmas jumpers emerge for their annual appearance (though, in all honesty, I love a bit of glitz whatever time o[...]
Traditional Den Bosch with its cobbled streets, cute boutiques and Dutch heritage is a heart-warming place to visit. Though, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a sleepy town come nightfall...But, let me tell you, Den Bosch really comes alive at night! I was lucky to be given an exclusive tour of the best restaurants in Den Bosch, topped off with a stay in a split-level apartment at The Uyle[...]
Traditional food, cobbled streets and unique shops. It's easy to see why Den Bosch is one of the best cities in The Netherlands for a winter getaway. In this post, I am sharing things to do in Den Bosch and all my top festive shopping in Den Bosch tips to pick up some individual and festive gifts. Is Den Bosch Worth Visiting? When I’d asked friends about the places they had visited in The Ne[...]
The Hague Netherlands - Trendy concept stores & Dutch fashion! Read more about shopping in The Hague & things to do in The Hague, Holland's city by the sea! Exploring South Holland’s city by the sea, The Hague has the cutest cafes and is home to the Dutch Royal Family. Read more about shopping in The Hague and find out why I fell in love with the city. Where is The Hague The Hague in[...]
I hadn't camped in fifteen years prior to my #GOCation camping with GO Outdoors in June. I'd never stayed in a hostel or done watersports prior to my recent #WMGlobalTravellers Lake District adventure weekend and, the thought of both chilled me to the bone - Yet, here I was signing myself up for a travel lovers trip to the Lake District where I would not only be staying in a hostel, but I would be[...]