Being an expat, In the past year or so, I have unfortunately managed to miss a fair few of my friends and family’s celebrations, and now with corona bringing a halt to a fair few travel plans, it’s meant I’ve had to look to other means of present giving (I’m sure I’ve been not alone with this)! Now we know it’s not all about the … Continue reading Bloomandwild.com – £10 off a beautiful bouquet of letterbox flowers
It’s 2020 and we’re in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, with social distancing and staying at home very much the normality. Because of this, travel has largely reduced and initial reports have shown large cities and countries have drastically reduced their carbon emissions – which I think we can all agree is a very positive outcome for such a bleak situation. However, the world … Continue reading 10 small changes you can make to help combat Climate Change in 2020
Maastricht is located close-by to the Netherlands, German border and with it only being an hours drive from our home city, Dusseldorf – It was the perfect weekend get away for us! The capital and largest city of the province of Limburg, Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and is well-known for its medieval architecture, culture, tasty cuisine and pretty cobbled … Continue reading A weekend in Maastricht: All the sights and best places to explore
I realise I’m very lucky to currently live in Germany, where corona hasn’t been as much of an issue (currently anyway), as it is to other parts other the world, including my home country, the United Kingdom. At the weekend we were fortunate to be able a weekend break to the Netherland’s beautiful city of Maastricht (watch this space… my blog is coming soon!), with … Continue reading Post-corona travel: Everything you need to know and extra items to pack
The events of the past few weeks have proven it is no longer sufficient to implicitly not be a racist – It’s now time for us all to be explicitly anti-racist. Now more than ever, everyone needs to educate themselves for change in our society and for the future generations to come… The past few weeks have only solidified the fact that white people have … Continue reading Educate yourself about Racism; Black Lives Matter resources to explore
What a trip – If you’re planning to travel to Eastern Australia then this day trip is a must for you! From wandering the UNESCO beautiful shores of Lady Musgrave Island, to diving in the reef, turtle hunting in the glass bottom boat or just simply taking in the views on the top deck on the Lady Musgrave Experience, you’re bound to enjoy… Honestly an … Continue reading The Great Barrier Reef: My Lady Musgrave Island adventure
If you’re like me (a real foodie) and embracing social distancing and 2020’s new normality of home cooking. But still need a little bit more inspiration to get you going in the kitchen, then I have a few recommendations to get you started! I’ve tried to include a real mix of culinary skills to be inclusive for all tastes… Some of the names I’ve included … Continue reading 10 Best free cooking resources, recipes and ‘foodie’ social media accounts
Packing wrongly can range from disastrous – e.g. you’re halfway to the airport without your passport, to inconvenient e.g. you forgot your sunglasses – either way you won’t be happy and most of these situations are easily preventable with a little preparation! I’ve created my ultimate packing list below, to help you pack well every time for any trip – from what to have in … Continue reading The ultimate travel packing list – The only checklist you’ll ever need
Having only just started to listen to podcasts at the start of 2020, I was a complete newbie in the realms. However, I’ve definitely made waves and enjoyed various throughout the year and felt I should share my favourites! If you’re thinking of listening to one all I can say is do it! I find its a really nice way to break up my day … Continue reading All of the best podcasts, and my favourites to listen to
Summer has finally arrived! Now more than ever we need to protect our skin from the sun rays – as much as we can whilst getting some much needed vitamin d right?! I love being outside in the sunshine as much as anyone, but we all need to make sure were looking after our skin, I’ve pulled together all my favourite beauty products to use … Continue reading Summer beauty products: All my favourites, reviews and recommendations
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