Outside of this blog, I also freelance as a writer and editor. One of my favourite things is interviewing people and Lionel Shriver has been a highlight. This is a piece I wrote that was published in … [Read more...]
Five cosy holidays to get you excited for winter
Some of the best trips we’ve ever done have been in winter – and not to sunny climes, but to full-on wintry landscapes where you can embrace the coldest season. One of my favourite things is to get … [Read more...]
What’s your dream USA trip? Win £200 towards your dream holiday
Here’s a little treat for you with the opportunity to win £200 in vouchers towards your dream USA trip. I’ve partnered with Brand USA to promote their new trip planner and here’s all you need to do to … [Read more...]
The best vegetarian brunches in Bristol
Going for brunch is up there with my favourite things and in Bristol we’re spoiled for choice. There’s even a cafe inspired by the king of brunch, Melbourne, and it’s as good as the ones you find … [Read more...]
California, here we come!
Eeeep, every day I get a little more excited about our trip to California, and now it’s just a mere two weeks’ away! We’re off for two months, driving down the California coast with two side trips to … [Read more...]
Top tips for doing a package holiday in style
Can a package holiday be stylish? Our experience with Jet2 Holidays in Croatia, plus top tips for choosing a package holiday. Last week I wrote about why we loved our package holiday with … [Read more...]
Six months with Otis Leif and some thoughts on vulnerability
Tiny man, Oatcake, Otis Leif; we have many names for the little one who joined our lives six months ago. The cliches are true – it seems like forever ago that we first met eyes, but it’s also still so … [Read more...]
Why our package holiday to Croatia surprised us
As you know, Bridges and Balloons is about finding special places and experiences around the world, especially unique and interesting accommodation. So when we were invited on a package holiday with … [Read more...]
The best independent travel magazines
I am a complete indie magazine addict. I can’t resist stopping in beautiful paper shops and picking up the latest releases or stocking up on new editions. Our living room is starting to look like a … [Read more...]
Lydia Cacho: Children are men and women in the making
Outside of Bridges and Balloons, I also freelance as a writer and editor. This is an interview I had published in Oh Comely magazine with one of my heros, Lydia Cacho, a leading investigative … [Read more...]
A plastic-free parenting challenge
You know the joke, “How can you tell if someone’s vegan? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you”? I think you could probably extend that to all manner of moral/eco-behaviour. It’s pretty easy to feel smug and … [Read more...]
