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
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
People can be quick to claim that the UK doesn’t have any national dishes to be proud of. To which I always mention the Sunday Roast! There’s nothing more warming for the soul than a crisp autumnal walk followed by a tasty roast dinner with friends. As usual, Bristol is not short of great options, … Continue reading Bristol’s Best Sunday Roasts
If you missed my previous post, make sure to have a read of Part 1, where I documented my time exploring Negombo, Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and arriving into Ella via the local scenic train. I was lucky enough to spend three and a half weeks exploring Sri Lanka earlier this year, and my … Continue reading Sightseeing in Sri Lanka: Part 2
In February this year I spent three and a half weeks exploring Sri Lanka and had a truly wonderful time. For the first two weeks I joined a small group tour with G Adventures (a company I’d highly recommend) hitting all the main sights, and the final week I spent solo beach hopping along the … Continue reading Sightseeing in Sri Lanka: Part 1
As culinary experiences go, the simple joy of biting into a freshly prepared burger layered with texture and flavour is a very satisfying one. Whether you’re after a smashed burger or a thick patty, here are 8 of my favourite Bristol Burger spots. Pass the ketchup? Prime by Pasture Prime by Pasture, Redcliffe - Offering … Continue reading Bristol Burger Guide
Living in Bristol, we’re very lucky to live so close to Bath and it makes such a great day trip. It’s a 10-minute train ride from Bristol Temple Meads or you can use one of several Park and Rides. The Georgian architecture is truly beautiful - there’s a reason why many a film crew have … Continue reading Bath Visitor’s Guide
Bristol has numerous Asian offerings to satisfy your cravings, from bao to bibimap, Korean fried chicken to katsu curry, and summer rolls to sotbap. Here are my eight favourites: Tuk Tuck Tuk Tuck, Stokes Croft – this casual eatery serves some of the best bao in town along with delicious curries and bibimaps. The Tuk … Continue reading Bristol’s Best Asian Food
Last year I counted up all the countries I've visited and I realised I was very close to reaching 30 before my 30th birthday in September! It seemed too good an opportunity to miss, and Montenegro became my 29th country in the Spring. I’d highly recommend a visit to the Bay of Kotor, with its … Continue reading 30 countries before 30!
ALEXA ELIZABETH 