Luxury travel is something more and more of us want from our vacation experience. We don’t want to sit in cramped airplane cabins, with a crying baby on the left and a sneezing old man on the right. We don’t want to have to wait ages at the airport to check in, and then finally get out to…
There aren’t too many more exotic places to visit than venturing to the Far East. The sights, smells, sounds, and tastes are intoxicating, with different colours, flavours and scents filling your senses. The allure of the Far East lies in its differences. These are monocultural societies that embrace a different way of life. Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism dictates…
So, here’s the question. If you started a healthy eating plan at the start of the year, how is it going? Many of us have good intentions, especially at the start of each year. We make the vow to eat better, cook more, and spend more time in the fruit and veggie aisle of our local supermarket. And…
Is there a better way to unwind than a spa day? I think not! You may remember my visit to the idyllic Redworth Hall Hotel last year where me and boyfriend had a luxury night away at the stunning 17th century Jacobean Manor House situated in the blissful tranquillity of its own grounds in County Durham. I loved…
Liverpool, a city well-known worldwide for its football clubs, a musical history that includes the likes of Cilla Black and the legendary Beatles and not forgetting the one series wonder ‘Desperate Scousewives’. The city has undergone a huge facelift in the last few years. From new shopping and residential complexes to the renovation of disused warehouses into thriving…
Planning for the future can be hard, you’re essentially putting time and effort into a period of time that doesn’t exist yet, and for things way off in the future, it’s hard to even imagine what life will be like at that time. However, there are ways you can plan for the future just by living well in…
Last week I was invited down to the Sunderland Empire to preview Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS the Musical! Unfortunately, I came down with a 24-hour bug and couldn’t make it myself but fear not I did send my Mam and Aunty along to gather their thoughts for you lot. Based on the true story, the…
While your genetics may have quite a big impact on what you’re going to look like in ten short years from now, there’s no denying that your lifestyle also has a say. A sedentary smoker who loves to tan and eat junk food, for example, may look quite different from their siblings who don’t smoke, stay active, and…
I’ve been a little absent from the blog and social media for a few weeks now and I thought I’d explain with a catch-up post. Nothing particularly exciting has really been going on, I’ve just been super busy. And it feels like it’s been forever since I last had time to see sit down and write a post.…
The land down under is filled to the brim with adventure and scenic views; there will never be a dull day on your trip because there’s so much to explore in the vast country. Here are the top five places to visit in Australia this year: 1. Sydney It’s easy to see why this bustling city is often…
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