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
I’ve kept a record of all the fiction books I read this year, and there are a few that really stood out that I’d happily recommend to a friend. My 2024 Top Ten Book Recommendations blog post went down well last year, so here we are with 10 more suggestions, shortlisted from the 45 novels … Continue reading 2025 Top Ten Book Recommendations
It’s been 4 years of not drinking and I don’t see this changing anytime soon. I don’t miss it. I like to think that I’d have reached this point no matter what my circumstances were, as the more time I spend not drinking the more strongly I feel about it. I drafted a rough outline … Continue reading The Joys of Being a Non-Drinker
2025 was another great year for enjoying wonderful food from Bristol’s amazing independent restaurant scene, and I was able to try out plenty of new places from my list. As is tradition, here are my 10 food highlights from 2025 of the best new (for me) places I tried in Bristol and around! Wangs, Montpelier … Continue reading 2025 Bristol Food Highlights
This is the second part of my 6-week European adventure earlier this year. So far I’d travelled through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia (which you can read about here). After a few nights in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, I took a bus west to Trieste, crossing into Italy, and I’d spend the next 3 … Continue reading Solo Travel in Italy
Whether you’re craving pasta, risotto, arancini or gelato, Bristol has got you covered. Here are my top 8 Italian restaurants in Bristol: Snobby’s, Redland – one of many gems on Chandos Road, this restaurant and wine bar serves tasty Italian small plates and pizza in a cosy setting. Grano, Old Market –so far I’ve only … Continue reading Top Italian Restaurants in Bristol
ALEXA ELIZABETH 