The secret to New Year’s Eve success!

ByJen Lowthrop

…f disappointment ensues. ‘Was that it?’ ‘Now what do we do?’ Times Square, New York City. Continue drinking before standing in the freezing cold while waiting for an extortionate priced taxi home only to wake up the next day and instantly fail at all those well meant resolutions. Too hungover to eat anything but junk, too tired to do anything but watch TV and too brain-dead to start ‘that’ novel. Sound familiar? Champagne on the beach Well I am pr…

New Year’s Resolutions… you can keep

New Year’s Resolutions… you can keep

ByJen Lowthrop

…new countries but new places can make it more achievable. Whether it is a new country or a new city or town in your home country, make it your mission to visit at least three new places this year. You don’t have to spend a fortune to gain new experiences, to meet new people and try new things. Start your annual bucket list today or just go with the flow and see where the wind takes you. Set aside your three weekends, weeks, days or longer for thi…

5 Reasons to visit Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5 Reasons to visit Waiheke Island, New Zealand

ByJen Lowthrop

…you need to make sure you include a stop at Waiheke Island for any trip to New Zealand. 5 reasons to visit Waiheke Island in New Zealand. 1 – For the Spectacular Views From the moment the boat docked on Waiheke Island from Aukland, I knew I was going to love it. Sail boats bobbed on the turquoise water, looking up to green lush hills above. New Zealand is known for its natural beauty and Waiheke Island is no exception. From mountains to beaches, g…

2015 reflections, 2016 resolutions and a competition

2015 reflections, 2016 resolutions and a competition

ByJen Lowthrop

…lance means constant hustling, constant creativity and always striving for new clients, new pieces of work and always believing in yourself, because without self confidence you will struggle with any business. I am working on my business website at the moment, but in the mean time if you are interested you can read more about how you can work with me through my blog and beyond on my work with me page. As for this blog I hope to continue to grow it…

8 Reasons to love America – Happy Thanksgiving

8 Reasons to love America – Happy Thanksgiving

ByJen Lowthrop

…in the USA or send your children there I do recommend it. The best cities New York City and San Francisco are two of my favourite places in the world. Each different but incredible in their own ways. New York with it’s towering metropolis, endless supply for glamorous and entrepreneurial people and San Francisco a foody heaven with so many interesting environmental and sustainability projects. The American Dream It’s still alive today, that Ameri…

The New Bath Hotel Lido – Everything you need to know

The New Bath Hotel Lido – Everything you need to know

ByJen Lowthrop

…ide of the hotel and involves walking across the garden. Can I stay at the New Bath Hotel? Yes! You absolutely can. It’s a lovely spot and they have some great deals too. Book a stay at the New Bath Hotel and Spa. As well as the swimming pool and separate spa, they also have tennis courts and you are a short walk into Matlock Bath centre which is always lively, with arcades, ice cream, food and often concerts at The Pavilion. There are plenty of o…

Shall we just start again 2018? – Happy New Year

Shall we just start again 2018? – Happy New Year

ByJen Lowthrop

…e having fun at work and enjoying what I do is paramount. I want more of what I love and less of what I don’t and to keep finding ways to make all my work FUN! Become a better photographer – This is a new year’s resolution for both of us and I am determined to make it happen. We’ve got books, a new camera and are ready to take on New Zealand (and the world) to get some great photos to share with you. So we’re a month into 2018 and I am just about…