Search Results for: new york

Best Christmas Markets: The Midlands
BySophie Bratt 1 December 20174 November 2024

…t then put it on your list for this year! It’s held on Victoria Square and New Street and it is HUGE! The biggest German Christmas Market outside of mainland Europe, in fact. It really is one for the foodies, so make sure you arrive hungry. Think giant pretzels, crispy schnitzels and juicy bratwursts, all washed down with obscene amounts of glühwein (mulled wine) and Bavarian beers. Merry Christmas, indeed! Victoria Square and New Street, 1st Nove…

View Post Best Christmas Markets: The Midlands
Why you should visit traditional Japan – My Secret Wakayama
ByJen Lowthrop 30 November 201723 September 2018

…clean and minimal and beautifully styled. My room took minimal to a whole new level, as when I walked in there was no bed. A little perturbed, I soon found a big pile of bedding and thin mattresses in the cupboard. When I came back from dinner, the hotel staff had set my bed up in the middle of the room for me. No shoes are allowed in the room and you are given traditional slippers to wear around the hotel, along with traditional outfits too. Man…

View Post Why you should visit traditional Japan – My Secret Wakayama
The best off-grid cabin retreat in County Durham – Crowdy Hall
ByJen Lowthrop 24 April 20232 July 2023

…sunset reflected in the windows as we went inside to explore our cabin. I knew as soon as I arrived, two days wasn’t long enough. I needed a week, a month! ad: I was invited to review Crowdy Hall cabins for my blog, but everything I share is true and honest of our experience. The best off-grid cabin retreat in County Durham The off-grid wooden pod style cabins are bespoke and made to feel luxurious, whilst still feeling rugged and welcoming. Crowd…

View Post The best off-grid cabin retreat in County Durham – Crowdy Hall
10 Alternative Ideas for the Best Hen Party
BySophie Bratt 17 October 20173 September 2024

…Sounds like great fun, a good team activity that also teaches you about a new location too, amazing! Go and dance in a field to your favourite bands or DJs With so many amazing music festivals to choose from these days, I think it would be amazing to go on one for a hen party. Gather your favourite girls, pop on your wellies and some bohemian headwear, pray for sunshine and go and dance the weekend away in a field! If you can time it for Glaston…

View Post 10 Alternative Ideas for the Best Hen Party
An Alternative Weekend In Amsterdam
BySophie Bratt 14 October 201723 September 2018

…o Anne Frank in Amsterdam’s NDSM Restaurants, bars, terraces, a skatepark, new and old architecture, it has something for everyone. We headed inside the huge warehouse where they used to fix the ships. A Barbie peep show and some stunning hand-painted murals were inside. Outside the warehouse, you can spot graffiti in the making and my favourite piece of street art to date, this stunning, colourful image of Anne Frank. What a tribute! Charlotte an…

View Post An Alternative Weekend In Amsterdam
The best fun activities to do in Benidorm, Spain.
ByJen Lowthrop 9 July 20173 September 2024

Benidorm, one of my new favourite places, no seriously! I wrote all about how Benidorm has an ‘other’ side on my last blog post but now I want to tell you a bit more about the best fun activities you can do in Benidorm Spain. We were only in Benidorm for 3 days and did SO much! I always find it’s amazing how much you can achieve in a short space of time during a press trip. They always want bloggers to experience as much as possible, so cram in l…

View Post The best fun activities to do in Benidorm, Spain.
Is Feeling Happy a Skill that can be learnt?
ByJen Lowthrop 13 August 20199 July 2020

…ood, every day! Feel Good Do Good I am currently busy beavering away on my new business branding, and have lots of exciting things in store including a podcast and bookclub! I believe happiness leads to better productivity and contentment in life and is a skill that can be learnt. I’m on on a mission to make more of you realise this! To kick things off today I launched my first happiness training evening and I hope you can make it! I’m keeping thi…

View Post Is Feeling Happy a Skill that can be learnt?