Recap Of Blockstock 2014, a blogger festival held by Traverse Events

Blogstock 2014: The Recap

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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…
Moretti Gran Tour, London

Italian Street Food Pop-Up In London – The Moretti Gran Tour

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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…
View over Santiago from Cerro san Cristobal

7 Things To Do In Santiago

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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…
The City Of Sails - Auckland, New Zealand

Getting To Know Auckland In Five Days

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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…
Men wearing a pair of sungas on Ipanema Beach, Brazil

The Short Story About My Pair Of Brazilian Sungas

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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…
Simon on Centre Court at Wimbledon

CLA Game Fair – His And Hers Barbour Jacket Giveaway

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…
Waving the flag on Lake Titicaca, Peru

Taquile Island – Lake Titicaca’s Peruvian Gem

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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…
24 peaks hiking challenge for Meningitis Now

24 Peaks In 24 Hours – The Recap

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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…
Flying First Class With British Airways - Adventure Bagging

Flying First Class With British Airways

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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…
Simon on Centre Court at Wimbledon

Yesterday At Wimbledon

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Yesterday I was very lucky to be invited to Wimbledon by Hertz. I've been to Wimbledon once before, but never got access to the courts. This time around, I managed to tick a few things off my bucket list... With free-flowing Pimms in hand,…