Post-Olympic blues in London
Although in some ways I’m glad the Olympics are over, it’s also quite hard to adjust back to normality after three incredible and jam-packed…
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Why the Tour de France is a destination, not an event
I can honestly say that even I am surprised that I am writing this post. When my husband announced to me five years ago…
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A night at citizenM Bankside hotel in London
On Tuesday night I was lucky enough to be one of the 500 ‘test sleepers’ for the brand new citizenM Bankside, an affordable boutique…
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Travel Tuesday: surprised by Tenby in Wales
I never intentionally visited Tenby. That is, Brendan and I were looking for cycling/running events in June and found one that suited us –…
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Travel Tuesday: thoughts on Stonehenge
Chances are, as one of the world’s most famous sites, Stonehenge is on a lot of people’s bucket lists, as it was mine. I…
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The best coffee in Adelaide
I don’t think it’s any secret that I adore a good coffee, and since moving to London I’ve been frustrated with how far I…
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5 free things to do in London
Yes, it’s that time of year again: January! That wonderful, early, pre-Christmas paycheque seems like a lifetime ago, and the two weeks before the…
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10 essential tips for the London Underground
I’ve been a tourist in London. I’ve been excited to catch the tube so I feel like a local, swiping my Oyster card through…
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A weekend in Riga, Latvia
This past weekend I went on a quick weekend trip to Riga in Latvia with some friends. Why Latvia, I hear you ask? Good…
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How to Enjoy Christmas in London for Free
Christmas in London is one of the most enchanting experiences you’ll ever have. It’s especially memorable if, like me, you love a nice cold Christmas and…
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