A Free Tour… Is this Volunteering?

ByJen Lowthrop

…em on Balinese culture. Photo time After all the chats it was time for the compulsory 5000 photos of me with each of them and in groups… lots of smiles… my jaw is pretty much stuck in smile position right now 🙂 I hope they gained more than just a few photos from our morning together and I will be reporting back that they are an exceptional group of young people, a pleasure to be around and I wish them all well in their future careers. Saying goodb…

How to stick to your diet when travelling

How to stick to your diet when travelling

ByJen Lowthrop

…sy these days with all the varying diets people are on, gluten free, dairy free, meat free, but somehow sugar and unhealthy things still creep into lots of food found out and about. When out in town last week I headed to Pret thinking surely there has to be something healthy in there, but when looking up syn values on my app it seemed almost everything except a fresh carrot juice was above my daily syn allowance. Whaaatt?! I can just about keep to…

Top Five Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday

ByJen Lowthrop

…e families with kids are ill-suited to spontaneity. Plenty of online price-comparison sites allow you to choose a rough point in the future and find great cruises or flights to a chosen destination within your price range. Plan Carefully It also makes a lot of sense to plan your trip carefully, and that means factoring in travel insurance. You might need to change the dates of bookings, and you’ll need to account for the possibility of getting ill…

24 Hours in New York City with the New York Pass

24 Hours in New York City with the New York Pass

ByJen Lowthrop

…tral Park or walking the High Line, America doesn’t give you the luxury of free museum entry like we have in much of the UK. Costs quickly add up so if you plan on doing a lot in a day then a 24 hour New York Pass is just the ticket. I was gifted two 24 hour New York Passes to enjoy as much as I could in one day so Charl and I decided to save up as many of the paid activities for this day. There are over a 100 activities to choose from, including…

The quirkiest place to stay in Bristol: In a rocket at Brooks Guest House

The quirkiest place to stay in Bristol: In a rocket at Brooks Guest House

ByJen Lowthrop

…sprung mattress and feather pillows and duvets, I curled up in bed with my latest book before sleeping like a log. The extra blanket meant I was warm enough throughout the night too. I briefly used the additional heater when I woke up in the morning, but after a hot shower I soon turned it off as the in built heating was just right, even in the thick of winter. Best point of my night’s sleep… I didn’t blow away! There were a few more noises outsid…

The Best Bookshops in Matlock and Cromford

The Best Bookshops in Matlock and Cromford

ByJen Lowthrop

…near Matlock Whether it’s children’s books, second hand treasures or the latest hot bestseller you’re after I have you covered with the top bookshops in and around Matlock. Toy Stories Children’s Bookshop Toy Stories opened just over a year ago and is the cutest kids book shop I ever did see. There is a large collection of colourful children’s books for all ages. Most are discounted so you’re sure to get a good deal too. At the back of the shop th…

Three tips to cope with a long distance relationship

Three tips to cope with a long distance relationship

ByJen Lowthrop

…looking for some more close to home Valentine’s plans then check out my latest post where you can win a London pass. To give you some more tips, fellow travel blogger Kaylene has put together her tips on how to cope with a long distance relationship. Three tips to cope with a long distance relationship A year and a half ago, I met a guy on my first overseas trip to Europe. He turned out to be not just any guy. His name was Tim, he’s in the Britis…