Okay, so firstly, I am a massive fan of Italy. I love ancient history, food, drink, culture and I definitely long for La Dolce Vita. So this trip was like hanging out with my long time crush for a week... Me and my flatmate, Ellie decided we definitely needed a break - my master's degree … Continue reading Rome and Florence – The Limoncello Diaries
Cayman Islands (An Alternative Christmas)
I am a Christmas person - I love mulled wine, cheeseboards, the acceptability of drinking from 10am all the way through until someone passes out in the cheesecake. It's great, but as a Christmas person, I have my traditions. Being in a tropical wonderland is not normally one of them. However, when your godmother is … Continue reading Cayman Islands (An Alternative Christmas)
A whistlestop tour of Salamanca
So what do you do when you only have a weekend free and the wanderlust is real? Book a last-minute ticket to stay with your friend in Spain (obviously...). I had met Alvaro when he was doing his year abroad in Bangor where I was studying, so we sorted a weekend when the flights to … Continue reading A whistlestop tour of Salamanca
Spending a week in The Azores
Anyone who knows me know I'm possibly the palest person on the face of the planet. I have ginger skin without actually being ginger. On the off chance that I do get a tan, I presume its either dirt or my freckles have just merged together. Needless to say, the sun and I are not … Continue reading Spending a week in The Azores