Entries by Simon Heyes

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Becoming A Dad: My Biggest Adventure So Far

On 15th September, 2018, I became a dad for the first time. It sounds odd, but you’d think I would have been preparing for that moment for the last 9 months. But let me tell you, despite all the reading, all the classes, all the waiting, nothing prepared me for the wave of emotion and […]

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An Autumn Weekend On The Isle Of Wight

During the summer, the Isle of Wight is a busy place indeed. Tourists and holidaymakers from the UK, Europe and beyond, enjoying the tiny villages, golden sandy beaches and the picturesque coastline. But once the crowds have faded away and the leaves have begun to turn orange, brown and yellow, the little island becomes…well…quiet. I […]

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3 Days In Bruges – A Weekend Itinerary

I’ve FINALLY visited Bruges! What a place! The back story: I’ve wanted to visit Bruges ever since I read Monica from The Travel Hack’s boozy Bruges weekend post back in 2014. What could be better than sitting in the main square, sipping Belgian beer in the sun, wondering if the Bruges Belfry is wonky?! Bruges sounded […]

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12 Of The Best Beer Bars In Bruges

When you think of Bruges, you should think chocolate, frites and mayonnaise, and you should think beer. Strong beer. Belgium is renowned globally for its blonde / strong / strawberry / craft beer, so when I had the chance to visit Bruges earlier this summer I wanted to try all the beers the bars and […]

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A Weekend In Warsaw

Poland has been on my to-do list for the last couple of years. It’s cheap country to visit, a short flight from the UK, and has a rich, turbulent history that I was keen to learn more about. At the beginning of each year, I keep an eye on the flight sales from each airline, […]

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Volunteering Abroad: Tips & Advice For Helping Migrants & Refugees

For many of us volunteering is a rite of passage when we travel abroad. It allows you to get under the skin of different cultures, and get to know the essence of each country through its people. Whilst there are many positives to volunteering abroad, setting foot overseas to volunteer with migrants and refugees can […]