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
One of the reasons we were so keen to visit Iceland in winter was to see the incredible Iceland ice caves. We’d caught sight of them on Pinterest and couldn’t believe our eyes – I didn’t know such a thing existed before then. The ice caves form when the glacial rivers retract and freeze during … Read more
Steve’s beard is made of ice again. And we’re staring at the sky. There’s a smudge upon the horizon, but is that just a cloud? Smudges aren’t what we’re after. We’re hoping for a show. In Iceland, it showed its face, but only in shades of grey. Please fire up tonight. I lay back on … Read more
This 5-day winter Iceland itinerary is the perfect way to see the best of Iceland, including the ice caves and (hopefully) the Northern Lights. It can easily be adapted for Iceland in summer too… Going to Iceland has been on my wish list for years – I was enticed by the otherworldly landscapes, the rich … Read more
Our guide to the best afternoon teas in London… As you know, tea and cake are two of my favourite things, so can you imagine how excited I was when tasked with finding the best afternoon teas in London? It has to go down as one of the best jobs I’ve ever had, and trying … Read more
I’d never stayed in London as anything other than a resident with my own bed to return to until we made the move to Bristol and I had the opportunity to explore some of London’s hotels. As always, I was on the hunt for some place special – creative hotels with unique design, stylish touches and … Read more
I don’t know if it’s because I’m in the birthplace of the Harry Potter books, or because I’ve always had a penchant for the magical, but right now I feel like I’m in a potions class. There’s a bubbling pot, assorted jars of botanicals, and it’s all taking place in a cellar beneath the streets … Read more
In France, there’s a saying for a time when you “have your head in the handlebars” focused on your career and building a settled life. It’s a time that lacks moments to stop, look around and think about the track you’re on. Five years ago, with my head firmly in those handlebars, I finally took … Read more
Our latest video for Victoria’s Insider Guide to London is all about how to spend 24 hours in London as a Londoner. Of course, every Londoner would write a different version of this post – we all create a map of the London we learn over our years in the city, made up of all … Read more
Sitting in a wood-fired hot tub, surrounded by trees, and with a glass of prosecco in my hand – is there any better way to spend a rainy day? We’d dreamed of sunshine, but Wales delivered rain, and while reclining in that hot tub – warm, relaxed and invigorated – I realised it didn’t matter. … Read more