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Resources, Travel, Travel Chat · December 6, 2020

Collecting Christmas Decorations from Around the World

I can’t lie, I really love a perfectly aesthetic Christmas tree. You know, Covent Garden style with perfectly placed baubles, hundreds of twinkling lights and a colour scheme that flows throughout. I used to wish I could have a tree…

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The Tall House bed and breakfast in Harberton South Devon

Accommodation, Adventure, Beaches, Destinations, England, Europe, Resources, Travel, Trip Type · September 21, 2020

The Tall House in Harberton Devon

This post contains affiliate links, find out more here. Apart from many Airbnbs – which ironically never seem to serve breakfast – I’ve never actually stayed in a proper bed and breakfast before. But with coronavirus still lingering like a…

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Breakwater beach in Brixham south devon

Destination Guides, Destinations, England, Europe, Resources, Travel · September 12, 2020

5 Places to Visit in South Devon

2020 really will be remembered as the year of the great staycation won’t it? For those of us who get cabin fever at home without any trips on the horizon, as soon as lockdown was lifted we all sped off…

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Fireplace at The Principal York Hotel

Accommodation, Destinations, England, Europe, Resources, Travel · August 10, 2020

A Luxury Stay at The Principal York Hotel

It’s not often that I book a luxury hotel for my travels because I like to keep my adventures as affordable as possible – the more I save the more trips I can go on! – but after months of…

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Adventure, Australia, Beaches, Cities, Destinations, Oceania, Resources, Travel, Trip Itineraries, Trip Type · April 15, 2020

3 Weeks in Australia: The Ultimate Backpacking Itinerary

When you’re twenty, just settling into a career path and have absolutely nothing in the way of savings, travelling to the other side of the world seems impossible. I don’t know where this idea came from – it was probably…

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Accommodation, Cities, Destinations, Europe, Resources, Scotland, Travel, Trip Type · January 6, 2020

Checking into Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Ad – I was asked to review this hotel in return for one free night however all opinions remain my own (learn more) Edinburgh has been on my bucket list for a really long time, and given the fact it’s…

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Resources, Travel, Travel Chat · December 22, 2019

My Year in Travel: 2019 Edition

As the year (and decade!) comes to a gradual close, it’s time to review my travels of the year. And it’s safe to say that 2019 was by far my biggest year yet for travel! Every year I seem to…

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Christmas Markets, Destination Guides, Destinations, England, Europe, Resources, Travel, Trip Type · December 8, 2019

Waddesdon Manor at Christmas

Yesterday I made my first ever trip down to Waddesdon Manor to see its Christmas fair, Christmas shop and many light displays. This beautiful house near Aylesbury is known for being one of THE places to go in the run…

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Resources, Travel, Travel Chat · February 18, 2019

How to Travel More: 5 Tips for Travelling Around a 9 to 5

Over the past few years I’ve gone from assuming that I can only have one big holiday a year and wasting a fair chunk of the annual leave from my full time job, to fitting in as many trips as…

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Resources, Travel, Travel Chat · November 19, 2018

5 Things to Do Before You Book a Holiday

With the New Year just around the corner, you might already be thinking about your travels for 2019. But we all know that booking the best deal for your dream location can be an overwhelming process, especially if like me…

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Beaches, Croatia, Destination Guides, Destinations, Europe, Resources, Travel, Trip Type · September 25, 2018

A Guide to Cavtat, Croatia

During our recent trip to Croatia we stayed in a beautiful place called Cavtat (pronounced ‘tsav-tat’). Known for its beaches and history, Cavtat’s Old Town is considered a hotspot for the rich and famous who arrive on their mega yachts…

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Beaches, Cities, Destinations, England, Europe, Resources, Travel, Trip Itineraries, Trip Type · August 25, 2018

How to Spend a Day in Brighton: Food, Sightseeing & the BAi360

As you might have seen in my latest vlog, a few weeks back we visited Brighton for a very overdue trip. Last year I bought Darryl tickets for the British Airways i360 as a birthday gift, and it became one of…

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We’re only a couple of weeks in but the start of We’re only a couple of weeks in but the start of 2021 has been a shambles. Darryl breaking his collarbone at 6pm on New Year’s Eve, being put into another national lockdown, friends getting sick and losing my nan very suddenly has been a tough first chapter of a new year. I never could have imagined a world where you lose a family member but can’t even see and hug your family to get through it. Life has been so tough for everyone for so long now but we’ve got to try and stay positive in dark times. Now I’m putting all my energy into wedding planning, catching up with family as often as I can and enjoying the little things that make me smile, like this crazy cat of mine. Sending a big hug to anyone going through difficult times of their own — it will get better. ❤️
Sipping on a mini bottle of prosecco tonight to ce Sipping on a mini bottle of prosecco tonight to celebrate booking our honeymoon today 🤪💍🥂

Choosing somewhere when you want to go *everywhere* is a bit of a challenge but we both wanted something that was total relaxation for a change.

After months weighing up options we’ve booked ourselves a beachy break in the beautiful Maldives with @turquoiseholidays 🇲🇻🌴🐠

I’m praying that this pandemic is over by then and it’s safe to travel. But worst case — we’re super organised for a honeymoon in 2022.

P.s huge thanks to @thestayoverlife for allllll the incredible Maldives honeymoon inspo and advice!

*Photo taken in the Dominican Republic.
Swipe to see me sussing out 2021 as it creeps clos Swipe to see me sussing out 2021 as it creeps closer 😅 In all seriousness HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. Thank you for your love and support this year — this platform has been a place to chat with others in dark times and for that I’m so thankful. I seriously hope next year is a great one for us all, time to raise a glass ✨🥂
As someone who always tries to get away on their b As someone who always tries to get away on their birthday I never imagined spending the whole day at home. But a combination of prosecco, gin making, great food, conversations with family / friends and watching movies with my fiancé made it one of the best yet. Just one day later I’m deep cleaning the house (again) and waiting for tomorrow to see in the new year from the comfort of my sofa. I’m so ready for a new start — but the kind where our lives aren’t entirely controlled by a virus. So when that day comes I’ll celebrate! 🥂
26 today! I’m joining the lockdown birthday club 26 today! I’m joining the lockdown birthday club this year and @darryl_merkli has made it one hell of a day to remember (ft this confetti cannon which was absolutely terrifying) 🥳
Five mile muddy walk at Woburn finished with a cap Five mile muddy walk at Woburn finished with a cappuccino ☕️
What a memorable first Christmas in our home🎄 What a memorable first Christmas in our home🎄 

We might not have had our family around us this year — but the day was so special in other ways and I think we definitely made the best of it 🥰

Now bring on the Boxing Day chill and continued feast! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas ✨
It’s Christmas Eve Eve! The festive llama cookie It’s Christmas Eve Eve! The festive llama cookie was an essential Christmas purchase this year 🦙🍪
Christmas in Edinburgh last year. Three sleeps to Christmas in Edinburgh last year. Three sleeps to go! 🎄✨
Christmas window displays are my absolute favourit Christmas window displays are my absolute favourite ✨ So sad I’ve not seen many this year but Christmas 2021 is going to be full steam ahead from 1 November!
Out of office on! I can’t believe I’m now on h Out of office on! I can’t believe I’m now on holiday until January. We booked this time off in the hope of going away for two weeks, but the pandemic had other plans 🎄

Christmas might look a little different now but I’m so excited to be at home with my little family, plenty of food and drink and those who are in my Christmas bubble 🎅🏼

It’s also the first Christmas in our new home and we’re hosting! I hope my oven can keep up 😅

Now it’s time to kick off the festivities with another Christmas movie and a couple of glasses of mulled punch 🍷
Mulled wine or festive prosecco? 🍷 I’d go fo Mulled wine or festive prosecco? 🍷

I’d go for the fizz first, then the mulled wine and baileys gets third place! 🥂

Is 5.30pm on a Thursday too early to pour one of the above...? 🎅🏼
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