Where I’ve been getting around…

Where I’ve been getting around…

ByJen Lowthrop

…takes me up to about mid July and the thought of all of this both excites me and makes me feel a little bit tired. Alongside all of the above I will be working for various non blogging clients AND I have an exciting blogging surprise coming soon with LOTS of prizes to be won. So watch this space for more details coming soon. Other posts you might like: How to prepare for an early morning flight How to get creative with your travel planning What’s…

8 of the best Christmas markets in the UK

8 of the best Christmas markets in the UK

ByJose Walbank

…his list? Or, are there any other Christmas markets in Europe that you’d recommend visiting, for readers trying to decide on their next festive holiday?  If you’ve got any other additions to our list of the best Christmas markets in the UK, we’d love to hear them! Get in touch with us in the comments, or through our socials. Other posts you might like Chatsworth Christmas Market – Everything you need to know Haddon Hall Christmas Market – Everythi…

Four great getaway ideas for couples

ByJen Lowthrop

…You get to enjoy idyllic views, a beautiful swimming pool and luxurious accommodation. What better way to spend some quality couple time together than jetting off to Asia? You can check out the Hoi An accommodations while you’re there and find the perfect villa for you. This seems to me like the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing holiday. You still have the opulence of a hotel, but you can enjoy more space, and set your own rules and itineraries. Ta…

A paper trail around Museu do Papel

ByJen Lowthrop

…e award winning museum by our enthusiastic guide Antonio. The museum is an actual old factory, which still makes paper today, but more for the use of selling in the museum. Paper… ready to make more paper! Antonio stirring the water and cotton pulp Antonio showed us the original guillotines for cutting up the white rags which were used to make the pulp to make paper. All you need is some old rags, a guillotine (or scissors), water and a sieve to m…

My Bollywood Debut

ByJen Lowthrop

…o walk in front of the actors and got paid a bit extra for their LAMDA level roles. Enjoy, have a giggle, make new friends and get yourself infront of the camera… this is your chance people!! Look closely and you might just spot me… *not actually starring, more a brief but very important moment **actually way better than me ***technically I was obviously a white tourist ****see note * above *****hideous ******cold and slimy *******non air conditio…

7 mood enhancing things to do in Brighton

7 mood enhancing things to do in Brighton

ByJen Lowthrop

…er what the hell you are doing this for?! But well, if you can jump in the freezing cold sea at 8am on a Monday morning in January you can do anything… right?! I got this towel after attending an awesome launch event for Dock and Bay. They have the BEST competition live now called Colour of Summer to win a week in Bali with your best mate! I am most definitely applying myself too! 3. Try a laughter workshop at the Purple Turtle Wellbeing Centre As…

A Sprinkling of Festive Magic at Center Parcs #Ad

A Sprinkling of Festive Magic at Center Parcs #Ad

ByJen Lowthrop

…depending on your budget. The Exclusive lodges are absolutely stunning and come with their own private sauna, steam room and hot tub. However, even the non-fussiest of the Woodland Lodges are cosy and stylish with spacious open-plan living, comfy sofas, log-burning fireplace and private patio. There’s also a fully-equipped kitchen with modern appliances if you prefer to stay in and cook with a glass of wine instead of visiting one of the restauran…