What springs to mind when you think of Argentina? Sumptuous red wine? Delicious steak? Tango? All of the above? After struggling with the food and drink in Bolivia, arriving into Buenos Aires was a breath of fresh air, and the Argentine Experience made me fall in love with the ‘Paris Of South America‘ immediately. Argentinians […]
Blogstock 2014 was the world’s first blogging festival, held in the green pastures of Elstree, Hertfordshire. Bloggers and leading names from travel, fashion and food descended on Hertfordshire at the beginning of August to meet, greet, network and share tips on blogging and working with PR folk. No festival is complete without music and drinking […]
This week a taste of Italy has arrived in Shoreditch! Safe to say I was very pleased indeed when the team at Birra Moretti invited me to the exclusive launch of the Moretti Gran Tour in London. The Moretti Gran Tour showcases the best of the UK’s Italian street food vendors, including the award-winning Pizza […]
Like most places in South America, I have a huge affection for Santiago. With a population of 6 million, a fantastic wine culture and being surrounded by snow-capped mountains make Santiago a special city. Santiago was also the city that started my love affair with airbnb. After spending the previous 5 weeks in close quarters […]
There are many cities around the world that can gloat for being by the sea, but only Auckland can boast for having two harbours. Known as the ‘City of Sails‘, Auckland is a sailing mecca. But it’s not just the lure of the ocean that attracts thousands of travellers every year. Oh no. It’s much, […]
Wherever I travel, I always try to immerse myself in the local culture. Traditions, ways of life, food, drink, dancing…you name it, I’ll try it. For those of you that have been to Brazil, and walked a long one of Rio de Janeiro’s many fine beaches, you will have seen many sungas. In fact you […]
I am a big fan of the countryside. Always have been. I was driving around on tractors in my dad’s field from the age of 9. We grew and sold plants and vegetables at our local market. We used to keep chickens at the bottom of our garden, and the smell of wax jackets was […]
Taquile Island is a little strip of land 5 miles long and less than 1 mile wide, located in the centre of Lake Titicaca in Peru. Yet despite it’s size, it is a place big on culture, big on uniqueness, and made a big impression on me. After a bus journey from Cusco to Puno, […]
After nine months of planning, our 24 peaks in 24 hours hiking challenge finally arrived on the 13th June. It was an incredible build up, a tough challenge, and one I’m pleased to say we smashed, finishing the challenge in 20.5 hours. Not bad for a distance of 34 miles and the height gain of […]
I didn’t realise it at the time, but looking back, this was a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience. A couple of years ago I flew First Class with British Airways. And no, I wasn’t on my honeymoon. Which is going to make things a little awkward for the future 🙂 I know what you’re thinking. […]
