Saturday 23 June saw the wedding of Jonny and Deepana at the unique and stunning Combe Manor Barn. This wedding cake was booked in quite short notice, but the design was to be classically pretty and simple so I was…
Packing for a holiday begins with good intentions, but by the end of it you end up throwing in everything but the kitchen sink, resulting in a severely over-packed suitcase that resembles a jumble sale. Whether you’re packing for a…
Breakfast is THE best meal of the day right? You get so much to choose from, it’s generally easy to make and sets you off on the right step to having the perfect day. I tend to opt for eggs,…
I started to think a lot lately about why I blog about the things that I do. I don’t think I’ll ever come to a definite answer, aside from the obvious fact that I love blogging! But what I have…
I’ve just come back from my lunch break where I had a sudden realisation when walking back to work. I like Reading. That may not seem like such a big deal, and it’s not really. But to me it is.…
I’ve recently started using Air BnB as my go-to website for finding our accommodation when travelling. Yes, I know, I’m a little late to the game, but I was just waiting for everyone else to test it for me first…
When travelling with my son one of the advantages is that he will ask so many questions to the tour guides and taxi drivers that you end up learning a lot of stuff you wouldn’t usually. I find that most…
For many people the mere mention of the word ‘ferry’ can create cringe-worthy images of old-fashioned cabins and questionable buffet food. But, boat trips can be an exciting and convenient way to see the world and help you get more…
Charming, very ‘French’, historic and traditional. Four words I’d use to describe my impression of Saint Malo from spending 12 hours there one sunny spring day in May. We’d sailed over with Brittany Ferries, which I’ll write about in another…
Last week I spent nearly 24 hours on a wedding cake (take a peek at it here). It was totally worth it and I loved every second… aside from the clean up! Spending this much time in my kitchen means…
Since travelling to Iceland I’ve become increasingly aware that I’m not the only person who has developed a bad case of the Iceland bug. It seems that everyone I talk to has either been and loved it, or desperately wants…
Many travellers will tell you there is nothing more revitalising and soul-warming than travelling to a new part of the world and experiencing their culture first-hand. There is no doubt that travelling is one of the best joys in life…
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