“Oh my , is there anywhere in the world where it’s summer right now and there’s no chance of Zika?!” “Erm, maybe New Zealand?” “But can we….?” It had been about a week since we decided we couldn’t go to San Pancho and we were no closer to deciding what to do instead. At first, … Read more
Last time I wrote here, Steve and I were in the midst of a little crisis. Our dreams of San Pancho had been thwarted by Zika and we were stuck in Mexico City with an £800 price tag on our only way out. Our original plan had been to spend two and a half months … Read more
We’re supposed to be in San Pancho. We’ve been imagining the moment of our return for months – what it would feel like to drive down the main street and see our beloved town again – to recognise the similarities and spot the inevitable changes. We’ve been counting down with our friends, getting excited for … Read more
I’ve written about why Dublin is a great place to celebrate New Year, and I’ve put together a little city guide to Dublin to help you get started in the capital, but sometimes pictures are better than words, so here’s a selection of some of our favourites from Dublin. Most were taken around the picturesque Temple … Read more
Dublin, home to some of the world’s friendliest people, the best pubs, and a fascinating 1000-year history. It’s a place to go for a good time and a slice of the famous Irish craic. Being three quarters Irish, I’m somewhat biased, but I do think the Irish are some of the loveliest people you’ll meet. These … Read more
Oh my, I can’t keep this in any longer. We’re going back to San Pancho! YES! Anyone who read this blog back in 2012-2013 will know that Steve and I fell head over heels for this tiny little town on Mexico’s Pacific coast. We spent six months there and loved it so much we nearly … Read more
In Ireland, it’s rude to not ask questions. If someone asks you the time and you answer with “5pm”, expect a look of surprise. “5pm. Are you late for something?” would be a better reply. Questions should be answered with questions – it’s the Irish art of conversation and one of the many reasons that … Read more
2015 was a big year for us: we got married, Steve released his first feature film, and we made some big decisions for our life ahead. We also went on 11 trips, from weekends away to nearly a month in South Africa and Mauritius. Despite making London our homebase again, our wanderlust wasn’t hampered and … Read more
When we talk about the places we call ‘special stays’, we mean those places that fill you with as much excitement as the actual location you’re travelling to. That was the case with Hotel de Windketel. I was already looking forward to returning to Amsterdam after more than a decade away from the city I’d … Read more
(Warning: If you read this blog for travel tips then this mega post with all our wedding details probably isn’t for you. But it’s got lots of pretty photos so you may like it anyway) Love, love, love. Our wedding was a day filled with joy. The rains came but so did the sun – … Read more