Bought it, Killed it, Plucked it, Cooked it, Ate it!

ByJen Lowthrop

…ng, even the blood is drained and added to a very tasty potato dish. mmm intestines One medium sized chicken fed 11 people, with five different chicken based dishes, including chicken satay (surprisingly doesn’t include peanuts), … and a chicken broth with banana stem. Everyone got involved in the cooking from kids to grandparents. COOKED IT It was a delicious feast of freshly made food and was great to be involved from start to finish. All the fo…

5 unusual things to do on your gap year (whatever your age)

ByJen Lowthrop

…up to 3 months in one go. The ESTA usually last a couple of years and only costs a few pounds to sort, but if you don’t have it they won’t let you fly so make sure you book it in advance. Make sure you stay safe from any travel scams while you’re travelling too, as Lobke and Inge share. 4. Run the penguin post office This has been my absolute dream and a few years ago I applied. Sadly I chose the year it got tonnes of media attention and thousands…

Picture Perfect – La Digue, Seychelles

Picture Perfect – La Digue, Seychelles

ByJen Lowthrop

…e few vehicles and the primary form of transport is bike, with ox and cart coming in a close second. The beauty on this island takes my breath away, even more exquisite than the photos I have been drooling over for days. My jaw drops more than once as I turn another corner and another perfect sandy white and pink beach is before me. I’m sure I could have cycled quicker if it weren’t for the many photos and videos I just had to capture. Now the bik…

An itinerary for a weekend in Belgium – Bruge, Brussels and Ghent

An itinerary for a weekend in Belgium – Bruge, Brussels and Ghent

ByJen Lowthrop

…I got on was pretty packed and I ended up standing most of the way, but for 16Euro return I couldn’t complain too much. As soon as I arrived into Bruge I fell in love. As soon as you cross the road from the station, following the church tower (and the crowds) for reference you are instantly transported to another age, with cobbled streets and cute terraced cottages at every turn. The Old Town seems to stretch so far and we could have easily spent…

The Best Swimming Pools and Hot Springs in North and West Iceland

The Best Swimming Pools and Hot Springs in North and West Iceland

ByJen Lowthrop

…few years ago and it was delicious, though again quite pricy. Despite the cost I still recommend a visit. The creamy soft waters will do wonders to your skin and it is listed as one of the 25 Wonders of the World. You can’t go all that way and not visit! Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River I was desperate to visit Reykjadalur, the thermal river. However visiting in the middle of winter meant getting up the hill to the hot river would be difficul…

Dreaming of Dubai – Why you should visit

ByJen Lowthrop

…nack at one of the beach side bars and maybe a cocktail or two. Though the cost of staying in the Burj al Arab is through the roof (talking thousands per night) I recommend visiting the cocktail bar on the top floor. There is a minimum spend, but the views are amazing and well, everyone needs a spot of real luxury every once in a while. The restaurants The choice of food is much better than I expected. They have everything from local Middle Easter…

The best books to inspire UK adventures

The best books to inspire UK adventures

ByJen Lowthrop

…t across the world too. This post contains affiliate links, I earn a small commission if you buy via the book links in this post, though it won’t cost you any extra. You would also be supporting small bookshop owners rather than the big nasty Am**on! The best book to inspire UK adventures Day Walks on the Isle of Skye – Helen and Paul Webster Imagine if you got to spend your time trying new walks and writing them up for a book, what a dream job eh…