Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Blue Box Cafe – Is it worth it?

Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Blue Box Cafe – Is it worth it?

ByJen Lowthrop

…s both weak and lukewarm. They brought another pot, double bagged and with actual boiling water. I started a trend and the English couple sat next to us sent their tea back too. I heard the chef (is he a chef if he makes the tea?!) complain and smiled sweetly at him from my chair. After breakfast we had a wander around the ‘affordable’ floor, I got close to treating myself to a $200 pair of earrings but stopped myself just in time… Charlotte ‘wasn…

Learn Danish in a Day

ByJen Lowthrop

…‘blooming’ lovely part of nature. Something beautiful, colourful and that comes in all different shapes and sizes. OK not the most attractive video, but the ‘blomster’ are pretty. Copenhagen is a city full of adventures, made all the easier with the fun boxes to tick off our scavenger list… My cycling exploits took me to Norrebro to try my balance at skateboarding with some pro skaters (not such a pro myself) My new Danish friend tried really har…

Hiking Routes Across Every National Park In England

Hiking Routes Across Every National Park In England

ByJen Lowthrop

…s very excited to get to the end. I did a couple of small deviations for accommodation, including a night in Brighton, one of my favourite seaside towns. The South Downs Way is clearly marked and is relatively easy with only small ascents and descents. Start Point: Eastbourne End Point: Winchester Highlights: Friends, rangers and trustees of the park joining me for various bits, a super easy to navigate path each day, an amazing sausage roll at th…

Christmas Travel Gift List / Wish List

Christmas Travel Gift List / Wish List

BySophie Bratt

…it’s GORGEOUS. It’s a great size, is on wheels and has been designed by an actual travel blogger. Therefore practical and very well thought-out, no less! It’s currently for sale on Amazon for £49.95 which is an absolute bargain (and £20 off RRP). You can see loads of images of the case in-situ on Monica’s blog here, and if you want to make a purchase, head over to Amazon! It’s great and so practical but still very stylish compared to most other su…

The Best Spa Hotel in the Cotswolds – Calcot Manor Review

The Best Spa Hotel in the Cotswolds – Calcot Manor Review

ByJen Lowthrop

…thing for everyone. They are great with allergies too, my friend is gluten free and they always had gluten free bread and options for gluten free versions of most meals. The Spa at Calcot I’ve been dreaming of a lovely spa day for so long and having stayed at a couple of other spa hotels that just didn’t hit the mark I was pleased to say that Calcot certainly did. We managed to book in for a couple of last minute massages at the spa, followed by a…

Is Feeling Happy a Skill that can be learnt?

Is Feeling Happy a Skill that can be learnt?

ByJen Lowthrop

…free Passion Planner diary (RRP £30) included in their ticket price Radio Free Matlock’s Feel Good Tunes Networking Party After the training Radio Free Matlock’s Lucie De Lacy will be putting on an evening of Feel Good Tunes for all to enjoy. Grab a cocktail from the bar, meet some new friends and enjoy some feel good songs to help keep that happy spirit alive! SIGN UP SO YES, Happiness is a skill that can be learnt and I want to show you how! I’…

London Bridge’s Christmas by the River market – an honest review

London Bridge’s Christmas by the River market – an honest review

ByJose Walbank

…Not a tip par say, but it’s always good to have a sense of what to expect cost-wise. The food is under a tenner for a small plate, which is about average for London Christmas markets. So you won’t be ripped off, but don’t come for cheap eats. Having said that, there’s plenty of samples on offer, so you can easily fill up on those! 7. Choose your visit time wisely  Where possible, avoid Saturday daytime (guidance which applies to pretty much any a…