Last updated on October 13, 2021
We started the year with an Om. Eight friends in the midst of a 17-course feast. A scene that set the tone for a year about coming home.
January was spent in Devon, a land of rolling hills, craggy cliffs and clouds that move on high-speed. We ate a lot of pasties.
We also went to Finland, a country that became a favourite. It enchanted us with winter magic.
Wanderlust lives in us, and in February we packed our bags in Devon and drove to Berlin. We’d call it home for six months.
We fell in love with the city β its bikes, its pace, its vibe. It wasn’t an easy place to leave.
But when we did, we stopped in Utrecht along the way, and fell in love at first sight.
With a free ticket burning her pocket, Victoria took a trip to Thailand, re-visiting an island from ten years before. Being back was harder than expected.
She also stopped in Singapore and was dazzled by its sheen.
There was a trip to Malta amidst it all.
The long summer was punctuated by festivals. First came the fabulous Notte delle Luci in the heel of Italy’s boot.
And in August we went to Slovenia β one of the highlights of our year.
A time filled with forests and excellent food.
Next came three months in Bristol and a time of intense work. Steve had a film to finish and leisure time hid its face. We ummed and ahhed about our next steps.
And in-between took a trip to Cornwall.
Victoria followed a path and began a teacher training course in yoga and mindfulness. A trip that took her back to Holland, this time to the north-east. The second part comes next year.
In November, we returned to London, to the very home we left three years before. The city took us by surprise, seen in a new light that we found becoming. We relished the feeling of home and decided we’d make it our base.
With the edit done and dusted, in December we were free. It was time to take a holiday, free from work and laptop screens. So off we went to India for a month of relaxation time. We journeyed through Kerala up to Goa and feasted on books and beautiful scenes. It was the medicine we craved.
And now we’re back in England, ready for a new year ahead. London will be our home base, but we have plans for journeys afar. This is the year Steve’s film we be released β the culmination of five years’ work.
It is also the year of us. Because in the year we’ve just looked over, on 5 July 2014, Steve got down on one knee and I shouted yes. We’ll get married this coming August. Oh my, I cannot wait!
We look forward to sharing our stories with you. Happy New Year everyone!
Happy New Year! I’ve throughly enjoyed the adventures you’ve shared through this blog in 2014 – this is genuinely one of my favourites out there. And it seems as though 2015 is set to be even more amazing with the wedding coming up and the film being released! Looking forward to seeing what the new year brings for you guys. π
When is Steve’s film out exactly?
Thanks Andrea. It’s lovely having you follow along. Steve’s film is out in Spring 2015. We’ll be sure to let you know when the exact date is set! Exciting times!
Wowzers, what an amazing 2015 you’ve got coming up for you! I adore all your photographs – so whimsical and inspiring! Can’t wait to read about all of your travels this year.
Thanks Emily. I’m pleased you like them. Good luck for 2015 to you too.
Hi Victoria! Your 2014 sure was filled with a lot of great travels and memories! Your blog is such an inspiration and I can’t wait to see where 2015 takes you and Steve!
Thank you Kar. We’ll be sure to keep on posting. We’re intrigued to see where 2015 takes us too!
A beautiful year! I can’t wait to see Steve’s film and to hear about your beautiful wedding. 2015 is going to be a great year for you two!
Thanks Kim. We can’t wait either. All the best for 2015 to you and Brian too x
Wonderful! What a lovely year. Looking forward to following all your trips for 2015 and seeing how London treats you!
A great round up of a fantastic year…I’m highly anticipating following along this year! Best wishes!
You know what? Bridges and Balloons is one of my favorite blogs of 2014. I love its design, pictures and the way each story is told. Your year in review post is fantastic too. Seems like 2014 was a great year for you guys. All the best for 2015. π
Seems like you had a nice year with good balance. Nice to hear that you liked Finland, and that building in Berlin is one of my favorite’s in that lovely city. May the year 2015 be as good or even better π
What a year! And 2015 will be even more exciting & lovely, I just know it! Cannot wait for the release of Steve’s film after such an incredible amount of dedication & hard slog. Hope India was the tonic you needed? Lots of love to you both from me & Russ. xxx
Congratulations!! And Happy New Year! π It looks like 2014 was a great year…hoping 2015 is even better!
Thanks Sky. Happy 2015 to you too.
What an incredible year! I’ve just returned home to unexpectedly stay for an indefinite period and I hope I am able to do and see half as much as you guys have while I’m here!
To 2015!