Blog
Welcome to my blog. The place where I can talk about anything and everything. Here are the categories incase you want to read about something in particular. Otherwise, have a scroll and read what inspires you! Enjoy.
Why book reviews?
There are a couple of reasons why I want to start writing book reviews. I have the world’s worst memory. So I can read a book (or listen to the audio book) and then totally forget what the book was about. How I felt reading it, what I learnt, if I would recommend it again…
6 weeks of self quarantine
I have been dying to get back to my blog and start writing again. And what a time to start back again with everything that’s going on in the world. As I’m writing this, its Friday April 24th 2020 and the world is still dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak. It started in Wuhan, China in…
Ultimate Havana Guide
Where to stay We stayed with Rafael via Airbnb and I would highly recommend you stay there if you want a real and authentic experience in Havana. Rafael has 2 rooms for rent. The yellow room and the blue room. We stayed in the blue room whilst we were there but both rooms looked pretty…
How to travel to Cuba as a tourist
Do I need a visa? Yes. When you book your flights you should be directed to a website that can organise the visa for you. It costs around $100 each which you pay for online. I think you can also purchase the visa at the airport before you fly but I always prefer to get…
Wanting to try again
To try or not to try I’ll be honest. After losing 3 babies in the past 3 years, it is hard to stay positive. To keep wanting to try again. To put yourself in the situation where you could be heartbroken again and again. The decision to try for a baby feels bigger and bigger…
Miscarriage at 8 weeks in Cuba
Getting pregnant Jeremie and I decided in September that we wanted to get pregnant again, so in October we started trying and got pregnant in the first month of trying. We were very realistic about the fact that I might have a miscarriage or need to have an abortion after what happened last time and…
1 week of Meditation
Why I did 1 week of meditation So, in all honesty, I wouldn’t have usually done a week of meditation by myself. But Jeremie won a week of meditation & yoga classes at Modern Om in Miami. And as he is away this week, he gave it to me and encouraged me to go along.…
My current consciousness practice
I really want to delve deeper into this whole world of mindfulness, yoga, gratitude, meditation and consciousness to see where I am at in a years time. Will my thoughts change, will I change, will I grow, will I mature or will I stay exactly the same. I want to do some challenges, meet new…
My Cupcake World, Coral Gables – USA
My Cupcake World is a “gourmet cupcake shop” in the heart of Coral Gables. It was created by Iris Casanova who first started decorating cakes as a hobby with her daughter back in 2009. After becoming obsessed and practicing a lot at home, she soon got requests from family and friends. Iris then started selling…
The British Hamper Company
I don’t often talk about food on my blog. I usually talk about places I have visited and then discuss what I would recommend and what I would give a miss. But when The British Hamper Company contacted me and asked if I would like to have a hamper full of delicious British foods sent…
Inside Vizcaya, Miami – USA
I have been to Vizcaya several times for photoshoots but this is the first time I really explored the inside and it did not disappoint. It reminds me a lot of Versailles in Paris, but just a smaller more Italian version! At the entrance, there is a large open space with glass panels on the…
Botanical Gardens, Miami Beach – USA
The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens are a lovely tranquil oasis away from the tourists & busyness of South Beach. It is located on Dade Boulevard and 19th street. The Botanical Gardens is a 2.6 acre plot of land showcasing subtropical plants from all over the world including south Florida’s native plants. I came here for…
Liebster Award 2018
I feel so special and privileged to have been nominated for the Liebster Award 2018. I never thought that anyone would ever read my travel blog, but it turns I was wrong! It started as a blog for myself, to get me through a really tough time in my life. To give me purpose and…
Daycation at St Regis Bal Harbour Hotel, Bal Harbour – USA
So yesterday I enjoyed a Daycation. And if you have never heard this word before, that’s ok, but you will learn it quickly! A Daycation is basically a vacation for just one day. DaycationApp.com is a new company in Miami where you can spend a day in a 5 star hotel to use their spa…
Bocas House, Coral Gables – USA
I don’t usually like milkshakes and I blame my mum for that. When we were kids we had our medication with strawberry milkshake and since then I can’t go near the stuff – and even the smell of the Mc Donalds ones makes me feel ill. However, I specifically went to Bocas House for one…
Umbrella Sky, Coral Gables – USA
The Umbrella Sky Project is a travelling art installation which has previously been in Paris & Lisbon. It arrived in Miami on June 13th 2018 and will only be here for a couple more weeks (until September 16th 2018 I think) so if you’re in Miami or will be visiting soon, go go go! The…
Bal Harbour Shops, Miami – USA
Bal Harbour Shops Bal Harbour is a village on the northern tip of Miami Beach, which is mostly hotels, houses, restaurants and shops but the most iconic & famous building is the Bal Harbour Shops. The Bal Harbour Shops is a former World War II army barracks which was reformed in 1965 into an open…
Miami Beach Lifeguard Towers – USA
Miami Beach lifeguard towers are famous all around the world! People come from different countries to see them, photograph them and pose on them. So I thought I would do a blog post showing you all 36 Miami Beach lifeguard towers and tell you exactly where each one is. On August 11th 2018, my husband…
Volunteering in Panama
*** Before I start talking about this, I just want to quickly say that I have not included any photographs of the children in the orphanage as I didn’t take any photographs while I was there. I didn’t take any photographs as Ana advised me not to as to protect the children’s identities, locations and…
HablaYa – My experience
I spent 2 weeks studying Spanish with HablaYa in Panama. The first week was in Panama City and the second in Bocas del Toro. If you are thinking of studying with HablaYa, read this first to know what to really expect from your experience. Here, I talk honestly about the teachers, about the home stay…
Red Frog Beach – Panama
Red Frog Beach is one of those places that you read about and it sounds incredible, but when you are actually there, it kind of doesn’t live up to the expectations and isn’t as incredible as you had read. I mean, there is nothing wrong with it, don’t get me wrong, but I have been…
Under Cover, Panama City – Panama
Whilst walking around Casco Viejo’s old and crumbling streets, I came across the shop Under Cover. I was instantly drawn to the bright colours, wide range of products and then the owner Maria. We talked about my photography, my blog and why I am in Panama and she told me about herself, visiting England and…
Casco Viejo – Panama
Casco Viejo is the old town of Panama City and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. This might come as a surprise, especially since we went to actual paradise, the San Blas islands and spent time with the Kuna Indians.. but.. I think Casco Viejo is my favourite part of Panama so…
Kuna Indians – Panama
Since I knew we were going to visit Panama for 6 weeks, the first thing I wanted to do was visit the San Blas Islands. Firstly, because they look like actual paradise (read my blog post here) and secondly I wanted to see the culture for myself. I had seen the photographs and coming from…
San Blas Tours – Panama
If you are looking for Paradise – honestly, look no further. This place could not be any more perfect if it tried. Ok, maybe I would change a couple of things, but it comes pretty damn close to perfection! If you love white beaches, crystal clear waters, culture, relaxation and a ‘back to basics’ way…
9 things that surprised me about Miami – USA
We have been in Miami for a little over a month now and I wanted to talk about the top 9 things that surprised me about being here. It has been a culture shock and not what we expected at all, not that that’s a bad thing at all! We love how diverse and different…
1st month in Miami – USA
Happy New Year everyone! So we have officially been here a month and I just wanted to talk about several things. Where we stayed, where we have eaten, things I have enjoyed and things I haven’t etc. So first of all, the first 2 weeks was beautiful warm weather, then these last 2 weeks has…
2018 – New year new me
2017 was a tough year for me – I want to write about it soon, just not yet. But 2018 is a new year and a new start. I don’t like when people do the whole “new year, new me” thing but I can totally relate this year. Actually, I take that back. I don’t…
1 hour in Borough Market, London – England
I recently spent a couple of days in London and wanted to visit places I had never been to before. Borough Market was one of them. I have only ever heard good things about the place and people so wanted to see and experience it all for myself. “I come here because of the people…
Richmond Park, London – England
I’ve been to London lots of times in my life either visiting friends, family or on holidays. I love London and all the touristy things to do. But this time, I wanted to visit places I have never been to before. So on the first day in London, myself and Karen spent the day in…
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