In May I was fortunate to visit my sister in Japan while she was partway through several months of travelling. I focused on exploring Kyoto and Osaka as I was limited on time, so those are the places I've covered in detail in this blog post. My sister spent a month there and she’s kindly … Continue reading Exploring Japan
Warmer weather and sunny skies most definitely calls for sharing plates of Mediterranean inspired food with friends. I love that sharing lots of small plates means you get to try so many more dishes! Many of my suggestions have outdoor seating, perfect for watching the world go by and seeing everyone enjoying the summer months. … Continue reading Mediterranean Small Plates in Bristol
Wondering what to do this weekend in and around Bristol? I’ve got you covered. From comedy and theatre to outdoor swimming and pottery making, there’s an abundance of places to visit and activities to enjoy in this vibrant city. I’ve categorised my suggestions into: Outdoors, Creative, Culture, Beyond Bristol and Miscellaneous. Happy reading! Bristol Ferry … Continue reading Things To Do in Bristol
My mum and I spent the early May bank holiday in the Netherlands, basing ourselves in Utrecht for 3 nights and doing one day trip to Rotterdam. We’d visited Amsterdam a couple of years ago and at the time said we’d love to explore more of the Netherlands, so here we are! We flew out … Continue reading Utrecht & Rotterdam
I’m a huge fan of brunch and we are certainly spoilt for choice in Bristol. I wrote a previous blog post about my favourite brunch spots on Gloucester Road back at the start of 2020 but it’s now somewhat out-of-date, so here’s a new and improved post covering a wider area and featuring 7 lovely … Continue reading Best Brunches in Bristol
In September 2023 I spent two weeks exploring the beautiful islands of the Philippines with a close friend. We’d both been hankering for an exotic long-haul adventure, and with its beautiful beaches, stunning snorkelling spots and vibrant culture, the Philippines fit the bill. We chose to mainly explore Palawan to best suit the amount of … Continue reading A Fortnight in the Philippines
Bristol has so much on offer both in and around the city, including a range of events which happen every year, providing a great way to mark the changing of the seasons. The list I’ve curated below is by no means exhaustive, but I hope it provides some inspiration for you. Let’s get stuck in! … Continue reading Bristol Annual Event Guide
I’d dreamed of visiting Egypt for a really long time, possibly even since I first studied the Ancient Egyptians in Year 3 at school. It’s a part of history that has captivated many, but I’d pretty much written off visiting the country, having heard the tourist experience isn’t always the most pleasant, especially for female … Continue reading Exploring Egypt
I’ve compiled my 30 favourite restaurants in Bristol and organised them by location, so that you can easily access my top recommendations all in one blog post. This is a much-needed update to my Ultimate Bristol Food Guide, which I published in January 2022! I’ve collated restaurants only, places where you could eat lunch or … Continue reading Bristol Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide
Earlier this year I spent 6 weeks solo travelling in Europe, and I was delighted that at the end of the trip my mum and my sister came out to spend a week exploring Puglia with me, followed by a long weekend in Naples with my boyfriend. I’d never been so far south in Italy … Continue reading Southern Italy: Puglia and Naples
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