When I told people I was going to stay at London Zoo for the night in its new lodge next to the lions, the most common reaction was “Oh my, aren’t you scared?”. And while fear hadn’t crossed my mind, I did have another doubt. I have mixed feelings about zoos. A huge part of … Read more
Bristol is well-known as one of the UK’s most creative and exciting cities. It often tops the charts of the best places to live in England and, after moving here in 2016, I have to agree. Londoners like me flock to Bristol, tired of the pace of the capital but still keen to have all … Read more
It’s the final episode of my London video project – ‘Victoria’s Insider Guide to London’. We’re currently working on a new series with Expedia, so there will be more videos coming soon about other places in the UK, but for now here’s the last London video. It’s all about where to find the best views … Read more
I know many of you read this blog for the travel tips, so perhaps you’ll want to skip this one, but I know I love bloggers’ posts that give an update on their life lately. It’s like a getting a little letter from one of my friends. So I thought it’s about time I write … Read more
One of my favourite things about the British summertime is its festivals. Once upon a time this conjured up images of muddy fields and rock music, but nowadays there are festivals to suit almost every taste. And while sometimes mud is a part of it, other festivals take place in whole villages where you can … Read more
This was the year I fell in love with winter: not the grey, drizzly days, but the brilliant whites, blues and golden light of a true winter landscape. We saw it in Iceland, but it was Lapland that felt like the winter of fairytales. The snow was soft, the air crisp, and the presence of … Read more
One of the most beautiful things about London is its diversity. It’s home to people from all over the world who have brought little pockets of culture to corners throughout the city. One of the best things about this is the food: the capital is home to some of the best international cuisine in the … Read more
[Update: this post was published in 2017, so some things are quite different now. For example, I’m a full-time blogger now, which is something I said I didn’t want in this post! I’m keeping the post live as it’s fun to see how I was feeling five years into blogging. I’ll try and write an … Read more
Otherworldly, epic, dramatic, enthralling and magnificent are words that come to mind when I think of Iceland. It’s one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been, and somewhere I’d recommend to anyone, regardless of their taste. In my mind, it’s a country that can’t fail to impress. From black beaches covered in giant diamonds … Read more
Visiting Lapland in wintertime is like stepping into a fairytale, filled with beautiful creatures amid an endless snowy forest. From riding in a sleigh drawn by reindeers to speeding round the trees on snowmobiles, there are many adventures to be had. We’ve been to Lapland twice now – once before we had kids, and again … Read more