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  • How to stick to your diet when travelling

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …home I find it relatively easy to stick to plan, and dare I say fun trying new recipes and being creative with the ‘free’ food I can eat. However as soon as I leave the house there is temptation EVERYWHERE and I mean everywhere. If I get peckish when I’m out it’s hard to find a healthy snack other than an apple or banana and don’t get me started on finding something more substantial for lunch or dinner. You’d think it would be relatively easy thes…

  • Mother’s Day Around The World

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …an tradition expanded across the world, and a range of countries including New Zealand, Australia, India and Canada also celebrate it on the second Sunday of May. Wherever you come from, whether you have a houseful of children, or you are mourning the loss of children or parents, Mother’s Day is a chance to indulge your love, yearning, gratitude or sorrow and count every blessing that you have in your own personal way. This post is in partnership…

  • 5 Reasons to Visit Iceland in the Summer

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …n Iceland is the season of festivals, and the locals love to celebrate the new found freedom of the longer days. Icelanders even celebrate the first day of Summer with the first Thursday after 18 April marking the point where summer begins (even if the country is covered in snow!) with a national holiday and many parades. This is followed by Iceland’s National Day on the 17th June which is an all-night party across the country. The Bræðslan music…

  • Autumn walks through Hill Holt Wood

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …f vanilla cake covered in sprinkles. On my walks I have been wearing in my new Freet footwear that I was sent to try out last week. They are quite possibly the lightest walking boots I have ever worn. I will be reviewing them properly and offering you guys a fabulous discount very soon, could be a good Christmas present for your outdoorsy friends and family. Right, back to Baxter, he wants another walk, demanding guy! Time to crunch through more l…

  • An October stay at a luxury Travelopo villa in Mallorca

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …a’s Sunday market, wandering through narrow streets and round corners with new exciting stalls at every turn. The main square is where you will find all the fresh fruit, vegetables and olives and then wander a bit further and you will find more quirky crafts and local delicacies. For beachside fun you should visit Alcudia or Port de Pollenca. All areas have the more traditional eateries and places that cater for tourists of all varieties. I recomm…

  • 20 photos that will make you want to visit Japan in the Autumn

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …eens. Worth the trip to Japan, even for just a few days. I bought myself a new camera just before I left and was desperate to try it out in such a beautiful country. I’m still learning, but here are some of my favourites that will surely make you want to visit Japan in the Autumn. You may be still planning your summer holidays but I know I am already thinking ahead to next Autumn too. 1. The gorgeous Autumn leaves at Wakayama Castle 2. Just a litt…

  • Best Christmas Markets: Northern England

    BySophie Bratt

    …Nov – 20 Dec. Newcastle Grainger Market www.facebook.com/pg/GraingerMarketNewcastle This lush hall is a hub for independent sellers in Newcastle’s city centre. The market hall is actually open all year round, but at Christmas, the traders get to show off their festive wares.  Granger Market is the place to shop if you want to pick-up handmade, quirky gifts for Christmas, it also has some great edible gifts from their delis, sausage shops (yes, yo…