I get a few emails a month asking me how I got into blogging, and asking my advice on setting up blogs, and how it all started for me… so…
A few Q&As about me, my blog and travel blogging in general
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Some Beautiful Cornwall Beaches (Just Because!)
Last year Pad and I visited Cornwall together for a friends wedding, and stopped in the little town of St Ives. I’ve never been a big fan of UK beach…
A perfect winter’s day – in Central Park, NYC
If I had to pick a favourite place in NYC it’d have to be Central Park. It’s that kind of gorgeous, magical, amazingness you always dreamt it would be (and…
Central Park in the Snow – As Perfect as it Looks.
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Ever since I was little and first watched Home Alone 2 – I’ve just been desperate to see Central Park in the snow (and NYC in general really!). Actually, one of…
Review: Afternoon Tea at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai
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You’ll have heard of The Burj Al Arab, even if you’ve never been to Dubai. It’s the world’s only 7* hotel, so it has a reputation is up there with…
My Christmas and New Year traditions…
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Every year when Christmas rolls around, I literally find it impossible to contain my excitement. Christ and New Year is absolutely my favourite time of year – above and beyond…
It’s so easy to fall in love with New Zealand
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I recently read a blog post by the wonderful Geraldine from The Everywhereist about a trip she had taken to Bushman’s Kloof in South Africa (you can read her post here)….
24 hours in Paris : Using the Paris Pass!
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Living in London, it’s so easy and convenient getting to Paris in just one day, it’s tempting not to do it on a monthly basis! For a mini weekend getaway…
Backpacker Heaven: The best countries for backpacking on a budget
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Over the last 20 years, backpacking has become such a popular way of travelling the world that it has almost become a brand in itself. This rise in popularity is not…
Dubai nightlife: The best bars and nightclubs in Dubai
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Dubai may not have the biggest nightlife reputation – but believe it or not, the city is a hub of amazing nightlife hotspots just waiting to be discovered. In fact,…
Glass blowing in Murano, Venice
Murano is one of the lesser known islands just a 20 minute ferry ride from Venice city centre (and the part known more for its touristy hotspots). During my trip…
My new year plans in NYC…!
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If you didn’t know, New York City is my favourite place on earth. There’s nowhere quite like it. Pad and I have been to NYC a few times now, we’ve…
Flying in an Air New Zealand ‘Space Seat’ (aka fancy flying on a budget)
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I think it must be part of growing up, when you start seriously considering spending money on premium economy or business class seats. Because let’s face it, comfort is always…
Review: 1923 Bourbon and Burlesque by Holly Madison
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When you’re in Vegas, there is no excuse for not sampling a little bit of the nightlife. There’s something for everyone, and for me the new bar 1923 Bourbon and…
An Unexpected Surprise: Bondi Beach Street Art
When we visited Bondi Beach, one of my favourite finds was the beautiful street art along the promenade. We’d previously been to Melbourne (a city famed for it’s street art…
A glimpse of St Ives, Cornwall
Last weekend I visited Cornwall for what was (minus a school trip in Year 8) the first time. I wasn’t sure what to expect to be honest, I’ve never been…
Are Ice-Bars worth the cost?
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I’ve been asked a few times over email now, whether I’d recommend the Ice Bar in London and in Queenstown. These two bars are owned by completely different companies (which…
The Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay – The best view in Vegas?
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Whilst we were recently in Las Vegas, we were lucky enough to be invited to The Foundation Room at The Mandalay Bay Hotel for an evening of drinks and food….
So I’m a little bit in love with The Aria Hotel
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I’ve stayed in my fair share of Las Vegas hotels, but my favourite (as of July this year) has to be The Aria. The Aria is one of the newer…
Garsons Farm Esher: Escaping from London for a few hours!
When you live in a city like London, sometimes you find yourself craving somewhere other than city streets and hustle and bustle occasionally. Luckily, in London there are plenty of…
Luxury in Murano: LaGare Hotel Venice Review
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During my recent trip to Venice with my lovely friend Harriet, we were lucky enough to bag a room at the beautiful LaGare Hotel in Murano, Venice. Here you’ll find a review…
Revisiting your ‘teenage’ party-holiday destination (and being pleasantly surprised!)
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Last weekend I went to see The Inbetweeners 2 at the cinema – and it really made me miss Australia! But, surprisingly, the film didn’t really represent the Australia Pad…
Hello you! Do you follow me on Instagram yet?
If you didn’t know, The World and The Some is on Instagram! Click here to follow me 🙂 If you like my photos, and general travel stuff – I think…
Get planning: Prepping for Oktoberfest
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I’ve done my summer holidays for the year, so now I’m looking forward to October, November and December and thinking about what I can do during those months. One of…
Photo post: Beautiful Santa Monica Pier
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During my time in Los Angeles I ventured down to Santa Monica for the day and spent a couple of hours walking around the pier and sitting on the beautiful…
First impressions of Los Angeles from a California newbie.
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Growing up I always imagined that Los Angeles was where I belonged. Like my long lost home. The beaches, the walk of fame, the sunshine, the shopping – all of…
Review: The Redbury Hotel Hollywood – Los Angleles
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My first stop on the West Coast during my recent USA roadtrip was the beautiful Redbury Hotel Hollywood in Los Angeles. I’d actually flown into Las Vegas (as the Virgin…
Top picks: The best UK getaways for summer 2014
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When my holiday allowance is dwindling (and so are my purse strings) it seems like the ever-fashionable stay-cation is a more and more appealing option. I’ll be going to LA,…
Top Travel Vloggers on YouTube
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I love travel vloggers, it’s amazing to see where they’ve been, what they’re doing, etc. It brings a whole other level to travel blogging. Here’s an awesome list of travel vloggers…
The City-Break Vs Beach Dilemma
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I can never decide which I prefer; a beach break or a city break. I tend to swap and switch between the two depending on what mood I’m in. When…