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 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
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
ALEXA ELIZABETH 