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!
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 Houseplant Care Guide
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
