We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to independent cafés, coffee shops and bakeries in Bristol. Whether you’re looking to catch up with a friend, pass the time with a good book, type away on a laptop, or simply watch the world go by, you’ll be sure to find a place that suits … Continue reading My Favourite Bristol Cafés
Last October I went on my first ever start-to-finish solo trip in Porto! It felt really freeing to be able to fill my time exactly how I chose, and I quickly settled into this new way of travelling. I really enjoyed visiting Lisbon back in January 2020 and it was a pleasure to return to … Continue reading Solo Trip to Porto
I am an avid fiction reader, with reading being a firm part of my daily evening routine, helping my mind to wind down before sleeping. I love to read while on holiday too, using my Kindle for travels, and when I’m Bristol based I borrow library books (a library card is free!). I read non-fiction … Continue reading 2024 Top Ten Book Recommendations
I’m a big fan of a soft, fluffy, thick sourdough crust (aka Neapolitan style pizza) so this is what predominantly features in my recommendations below, along with some New York and Detroit style options. New York style has a thin crispy crust, whereas Detroit style has a thick squidgy base somewhat akin to focaccia. There … Continue reading Bristol Pizza Guide: An Ode to Sourdough Pizza
Earlier this year I took 3 months off work to spend some time solo travelling, something I’d wanted to do for a long time! In October last year I did my first solo trip to Porto in Portugal for 3 nights to test the waters and had a great time, which gave me the boost … Continue reading Tips For Solo Travel
In June my sister and I spent a long weekend exploring the Isle of Skye, from Friday to Tuesday. It was my first experience of visiting a Scottish island and I definitely want to return to explore more, along with more of the mainland too! We hired a campervan in Inverness and drove across to … Continue reading Vanlife around the Isle of Skye
A house without plants is a very sad house in my opinion. They really add life and warmth to a space. Many people have the misconception that plants can be difficult to look after – I used to feel exactly the same way! Whether you’re completely new to plant parenthood or looking to brush up … Continue reading Houseplants for Beginners
As is tradition, and without further ado, here are my 10 food highlights from 2024 of the best new (for me) places I tried in Bristol: Pasture, Redcliffe – this acclaimed steak restaurant was so good that we went twice. The first time we shared a fantastic chateaubriand, and the second time a Sunday Roast. … Continue reading 2024 Bristol Food Highlights
I was recently asked for some restaurant recommendations for a celebratory dinner. The brief was something a bit more special than a gastro pub environment, but they didn’t need it to be a fine dining experience. I’ve been asked similar questions to this more than once, so I’ve compiled some of my favourite restaurants across … Continue reading Top Bristol Restaurants for a Celebratory Meal
ALEXA ELIZABETH 