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What to pack for a trip to Scotland in the Summer
ByJen Lowthrop 30 June 20206 July 2020

…le are starting to book holidays again, though mainly UK based breaks. One newspaper reported Brits were booking a UK holiday every 11 seconds! Wowee! I haven’t booked a trip away yet, but we are looking at booking a weekend away towards the end of the summer and perhaps a trip further afield to Scotland later in the year. For those of you who follow me on Instagram you will know we recently got a new addition to the family, so for now holidays ar…

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The Best Wild Swimming Spots in Youlgreave, Peak District
ByJen Lowthrop 11 August 20212 July 2023

…en it’s quiet! If you’re not ready for a wild swim, I highly recommend the New Bath Hotel Lido! It’s still pretty cold and outside, but it’s a proper swimming pool. Looking for more wild swimming inspiration? I highly recommend the book ‘The Outdoor Swimming Guide‘* with hundreds of wild swimming spots and lidos across England, Scotland and Wales. *This is an affiliate link, I earn a small commission if you buy via this link, though it won’t cost…

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Our guide to the ultimate luxury weekend in Milan #ad
ByJen Lowthrop 22 March 202323 March 2023

…is glamorous metropolis offers the perfect balance between the old and the new. Here, you can experience the rich artistic history that sets Italy apart, alongside the modern elegance that brings tourists back time and time again. My grandad used to work in the fashion industry, which meant he was a regular visitor. And, to this day, he continues to speak about Milan with awe. For me personally, this has added even further to my sense of Milan as…

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7 ways to stay active when working remotely
ByJen Lowthrop 30 January 202330 January 2023

…cy a dip in a river or lake, then perhaps there is a lido nearby, like the New Bath Lido down the road from me. It’s refreshing, revitalising and is sure to start your day off with a feeling of accomplishment. Make the most of your lunch break Working from home is a good opportunity to make the most of your lunch break. You could book in a weekly exercise class and be back at your desk within the hour. I mean who needs to shower after when there a…

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The best all inclusive holidays in 2019
ByJen Lowthrop 15 January 201915 January 2019

…nking of booking an all inclusive trip this year then Love Holidays have a new hotel finder that will find the best all-inclusive deals around the world and beyond. The website uses Trip Advisor and the number of bookings to bring up the most popular and high rated resorts. Just go to their website on the link above and type in the country you are thinking of visiting and it will bring up the best all inclusive hotel deals! They did a survey with…

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Is Kaji in Buxton Derbyshire’s Best Sushi Restaurant?
ByJen Lowthrop 23 January 202223 January 2022

…to be expected in the middle of the countryside. It just means that when a new exciting restaurant opens we get all the more excited. Sushi is probably the food I have missed the most and regularly crave, knowing I would have to go to Sheffield or Derby to find anything resembling good sushi! But now, Derbyshire has a sushi restaurant. Sushi Kaji has been open just over a year and I only found out about it recently and knew we had to visit. As soo…

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London Bridge’s Christmas by the River market – an honest review
ByJose Walbank 14 December 202219 January 2023

…w that 23% of Brits plan an overnight UK staycation over the Christmas and New Year period? Turns out, at this time of year, there’s no place like home. London is – in my opinion – at its best during the festive period. And one of London’s most popular Christmas sights is the Christmas by the River market. It’s one of the city’s largest and yet most charming markets, surrounded by panoramic views of the Thames. But, is it really worth the hype?…

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