The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

ByJose Walbank

…, this is one of the best places to eat and drink in Matlock Bath. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMR1aWqRUe/ Kostas Fish Bar If there’s one thing that Matlock Bath isn’t short of, it’s fish and chip shops. Just like any other British seaside town, there’s plenty of chippys to choose from. And we couldn’t possibly list the best places to eat and drink in Matlock Bath without giving the fish and chip shops a mention So, although they’re all top-notch…

Where next? A luxury weekend in Gdansk, Poland.

Where next? A luxury weekend in Gdansk, Poland.

ByJen Lowthrop

…Gdansk and I can’t wait. I have recently started working with RoomAuction.com on their new Travel Ambassador programme and can’t wait for my first adventure.   Saturday It starts with a Business Class trip with Lufthansa flying via Frankfurt to Gdansk. A bit of a long trip, but the business class lounge and champagne will be sure to keep me perky until I arrive in Gdansk. My first evening will be spent at the Hotel Dwór Oliwski 5* which looks AMA…

My Top Two, Super Easy Productivity Hacks

ByJen Lowthrop

…ivity hack? I promise you it will work! Take time out and you are going to come back refreshed and ready to go. The job will get done, it just might need to wait an hour, a day or a weekend. You will know how long you need to take off. For me it ranges from just taking the evening off and getting an early night. To taking a whole week off from work, social media, emails and everything. Often I find just one afternoon can make all the difference. S…

5 different camping experiences you must try

5 different camping experiences you must try

ByJen Lowthrop

…recently took it to Centre Parcs with me and it was definitely cosier and comfier than the bedding they provided. Make sure you leave no trace and take everything with you that you came with and of course no camping on private land. Camping at Home If you’re new to camping then maybe start with camping in your own back garden. Firstly, you can easily nip indoors to the toilet if needed and can easily get a hot tea from the kettle. You can also tr…

How to get creative with your travel planning

How to get creative with your travel planning

ByJen Lowthrop

…ever know what you might find. 6 – Keep an ideas book New travelling ideas come to me all the time, whether it’s from talking to a friend, reading a blog post, watching a travel show or just thinking up a new crazy travel plan. Keeping a bank of ideas or bucket list can help you remember them all to make sure you find the time to tick them all of at some point in life. 7 – Don’t be afraid of failure Do you want to do something crazy? a mega trip a…

One year freelance – highs, lows, lessons learned and money earned!

One year freelance – highs, lows, lessons learned and money earned!

ByJen Lowthrop

…es is hard. There is a lot to think about, especially if you are a limited company like me. I recommend staying as a sole trader as long as you can, it’s much simpler and accountancy fees are cheaper too. Don’t forget your expenses. Linked with point 1 you are a business and therefore have expenses. Make sure you keep all relevant receipts and keep track of them online or on paper to make things easier at the end of the year. Have a contract. This…

Top Tips for Travelling the UK in Summer Sports Season

ByJen Lowthrop

…ws draws in thousands of visitors for the three days of international golf competition that occurs from the 16th to the 19th. A simple bit of travel planning will easily avail you of any difficulties. 28th-30th August: British MotoGP round, Silverstone Last on our summer list, and sort of least, we have the motorhead’s dream: the MotoGP. After some partnership troubles with Donington Park, this and next year’s motorbike grand prix will be held at…