I'm in mega planning mode, trying to get everything in order before this little creature wriggling around inside of me makes their way into the world. One of the things I’m working on is the … [Read more...]
The best things to do in York
York is the most charming city I’ve visited in England. It’s like stepping back into medieval times, with its winding cobbled streets, magnificent cathedral, classic shop fronts and stone walls … [Read more...]
A weekend in West Scotland: Oban, Isle of Mull and Ardlui
Why is it that we so often dream of lands afar, but fail to see what is so close to us? That's the case with me and much of Britain. Ever since I was about 13, I've been travelling alone abroad and … [Read more...]
Top tips for visiting the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe is one of my favourite times of the year. The city is always special to visit, but during the fringe, there’s a special dose of magic, as artists, comedians, actors, writers and … [Read more...]
What’s it like to go to a festival pregnant? My experience at Latitude
I’ve been going to festivals since I was about 16. I’ve been to the rowdy ones like Reading, the biggest one at Glastonbury, and in more recent years the folksy or arty ones like End of the Road and … [Read more...]
Big news! We’re having a baby!
I have big news! This little family is becoming three! On 26 January 2018, Steve and I are expecting a baby! As readers of this blog will know, it’s taken a while to get here – 18 months in fact – … [Read more...]
Best things to do in Liverpool: a local’s guide
For years people have been telling me how great Liverpool is, and when we finally made it there, I could see what they were all talking about. In fact, it’s now one of my favourite cities in England. … [Read more...]
Colmar and Eguisheim: France’s real-life fairytale villages
"It's just like the village in Beauty and the Beast." This was my first thought when arriving in the tiny village of Eguisheum, just down the road from the equally charming town of Colmar in … [Read more...]
The most stylish hotels in Liverpool
We recently spent five nights in Liverpool, making a little film that I’ll share soon. It was my first time in the city and despite having heard great things about it, Liverpool exceeded my … [Read more...]
Would you stay overnight at a zoo?
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, … [Read more...]
Things to do in Bristol: a local’s guide
Bristol is well-known as one of the UK’s most creative and exciting cities. It’s been named as the best place to live in the UK, and after moving here last year, I have to agree. Londoners flock here, … [Read more...]
