2022-11-15 10:00
Booking to visit Disneyland Paris can be confusing and overwhelming. There’s a lot of factors to consider so I’ve broken it down into my top tips to get a good deal.
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2022-11-01 08:00
Mauritius. It’s synonymous with paradise. A far-flung island in the middle of the Indian Ocean that boasts hot weather, luxury and all-inclusive resorts.
After changing our holiday pla… Read More
2022-10-25 07:00
New York City is often a bucket list destination, and whilst the most iconic city in the world is renowned for its wealth and glamour, that doesn’t mean it can’t be done on a bud… Read More
2022-10-18 07:00
We’ve always been big Harry Potter fans in my family. I was the same age as Harry growing up so the books (and the films) were perfectly timed. So when I was looking for some unique ac… Read More
2022-10-11 08:00
The day Santino came into the world: our positive birth story.
Continue reading Santino James: How you came into the world (A positive birth story) at Adventures with Natasha Read More
2022-10-04 08:00
Being on the road with a newborn baby is possible if you’re prepared. Here’s how we travelled to Glasgow and back with our 4-week-old.
Continue reading Our Glasgow road trip: tra… Read More
2022-06-14 08:00
I had no idea what to expect when expecting, but I can tell you now, it's a lot harder than I thought it would be and I really don't like it. But that's okay.
Continue reading I Really Don&r&hell…Read More
2022-05-31 09:00
There's more to Mauritius than sunbathing on the beach. If you're looking for some inspired activities, here are 13 super cool things you can do.
Continue reading 13 Super Cool Things You Ca… Read More
2021-04-13 07:00
What better way to explore the island of St Kitts, than by train? We took the Scenic Railway Experience and it couldn't have been a better choice.
Continue reading Going Back in Time on the… Read More
2021-04-06 07:00
Out of all the Caribbean islands we've visited, Antigua is one of the best. From slow living to gorgeous beaches, here's 7 reasons why I love Antigua.
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2021-03-20 08:35
The end of lockdown is on the horizon and there's a world of possibilities out there. So what are you looking forward to most?
Continue reading 8 Things I’m Looking Forward to Most Onc… Read More
2021-03-09 08:00
Friendly locals, great vibes and stunning scenery - what's not to love about visiting St Lucia? Read all about our Segway adventure and visiting Reduit Beach.
Continue reading St Lucia: The… Read More
2021-03-02 08:44
In the ultimate audiobook vs paperback, who wins? Heres my take on why you should try audiobooks. Plus some of my favourite audiobooks to date.
Continue reading Audiobook vs Paperback: The U… Read More
2021-02-23 08:00
When we booked our Maldives honeymoon, we wanted the best price without compromising on quality. It took a bit of perseverance, but here's how we managed to save hundreds.
Continue reading B… Read More
2021-02-16 08:00
7 years ago I wrote a reading list. I made a deal with myself to finally read those books I'd had for years. And it was the best thing I ever did!
The post Why my reading list was the best t… Read More
2021-02-09 08:00
Lockdown 3.0 hasn't been easy, and my mental health has taken a hit. So here's how I've been trying to look after it, and get myself back on track.
The post Protecting my mental health durin… Read More
2020-12-15 07:30
The tree is up. The decorations are out. And the gifts are wrapped. It’s a rainy December afternoon and all I want is a mince pie with a cup of tea.
I won’t lie. I start eating m… Read More
2020-12-01 07:45
I remember once at school when the hockey team did a tour in South Africa and had the opportunity to pet a cheetah. It’s something I’ve wanted to do ever since.
So when we were p… Read More
2020-11-24 08:33
Books. They make the world go round. And there’s so much I love about a great read. Nothing beats curling up on a rainy weekend with a cup of tea and a good book.
I’ve seen endl… Read More
2020-11-17 08:30
Our trip to South Africa was nothing short of amazing. During our two weeks, we stayed in two different hotels and an AirBnB villa.
The first hotel was a Radisson Blu in a half-decent locati… Read More
2020-11-10 08:15
South Africa isn’t somewhere I’d ever considered visiting. When we learned out friends were getting married in Cape Town, we definitely wanted to be there to celebrate and so fou… Read More
2020-11-03 08:40
When I was 16, my boarding house caught fire during some renovations which took away a whole dorm, and most of the roof. Thankfully, no-one was hurt; it was the Easter holidays and the schoo… Read More
2020-10-27 08:00
If you ever get chance to explore Scandinavia, you’ve got to go by train. Not only is it a really inexpensive and easy way to travel, but it’s an amazing opportunity to see the l… Read More
2020-10-20 07:30
Scandinavia is renowned for being expensive. But you shouldn’t let that put you off. No matter where you go, there will always budget activities, food choices and travel options. So to… Read More
2020-10-13 07:24
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know I’m getting married next year – eek! While I’ve been keeping wedding chat to a minimum, I’ve had qui… Read More
2020-10-06 07:30
Copenhagen is an amazing city to visit. Initially, it was just a stop off point for us to get to Stockholm and Oslo, and we seriously underestimated how much fun we’d have there.
Origi… Read More
2020-09-29 07:00
If you’ve seen photos of the interior of our house, then you’ll know we love bold patterns and bright colours. In fact, there’s only one room and the downstairs loo that us… Read More
2020-09-22 07:00
WARNING: READING THIS LIST OF BINGEWORTHY NETFLIX WILL DEFINITELY SEND YOU DOWN A RABBIT HOLE OF GOOD TV AND YOU WILL LOSE HOURS OF YOUR LIFE
With the pandemic putting travel aspirations on… Read More
2020-09-08 07:42
Let’s face it; we’ve all been there. Sometimes no amount of planning can combat a travel hiccup. But the important thing is to remember the lessons so you can hopefully avoid a s… Read More
2020-08-25 12:21
These days, my destination wish list is longer than ever. At one point, I had the next 4 years’ worth of holiday destinations planned and scheduled…yeah, thanks COVID.
But ba… Read More
2020-05-27 12:01
Probably THE most iconic hotel on the Vegas strip, the Bellagio is famous for its elegance, luxury and dancing fountains. And I’m sure we’d all love to stay there too, right?… Read More
2020-05-27 07:32
If anyone tells you Vegas is expensive, they lied.
Okay, so they only lied a little bit and yes, it does depend on what you want to do. But we categorically proved that a 2-week trip to V… Read More
2020-04-28 06:00
A trip to South Africa wouldn’t be complete without a safari. Not wanting to miss out on a true African experience, we booked a day at Aquila Private Game Reserve.
When researching… Read More
2020-04-16 06:00
Clubbing. Partying. Unlimited alochol. The Hangover movie. Strippers and Magic Mike.
I’m pretty sure this is the stereotype of Vegas we all have in our mind.
Don’t ge… Read More
2020-04-07 07:48
You should know by now that I’m a huge animal lover – my post on alpaca walking in Hampshire is a great example of this – and a couple of years ago, we discovered the Paws… Read More
2020-02-17 07:39
All-inclusive can be a great option for those who love to relax, enjoy the beach and really take time out from their busy life – after all, that’s what a holiday’s about ri… Read More
2020-02-12 08:00
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Saatchi Gallery is currently exhibiting a wide collection of artefacts, many of which have never before… Read More
2020-01-28 14:04
All the images in this post were taken on an iPhone 11 or iPhone XR.
New York City. The Big Apple. Capital City. The City that
Never Sleeps. It’s an iconic bucket-list destination w… Read More
2020-01-08 08:22
It’s no secret I’m an animal lover.
So when Lee asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday, I had a bucketlist adventure waiting.
Alpacas have become super popular in re… Read More
2019-11-26 08:15
Helloooo Vegas! The excitement I had for this trip was really off the charts. We’d been planning for months, had booked activities, bought tickets and had an itinerary like no other (c… Read More
2019-11-16 08:15
My mum’s lived on the outskirts of Cardiff now for about ten years. It’s not anywhere I’d ever considered visiting before but it does make for a great day out. And now, whe… Read More
2019-11-07 08:22
Last weekend we spent some time visiting family and friends in the midlands. And whenever we do go to visit, we like to stay in a hotel that’s not too far away.
We chose Clumber Par… Read More
2019-10-28 08:29
When Lee suggested we go to Vegas, I finally relented on the basis that a) he’d been pestering me for at least two years and b) we just HAD to go to Disneyland. When was I ever going… Read More
2019-10-21 09:00
I don’t know at what stage things changed, but these days booking a holiday isn’t just deciding where to go and getting the cheapest flights.
It’s a military mission… Read More
2019-09-30 06:00
I’m not know for doing things by halves…never have been.
So
when we knew we would be flying to South Africa for a friends’ wedding,
and that the flight would li… Read More
2018-06-20 09:00
In the run up to the Hursley Park Book Fair this weekend, I’ve paired up with one of the authors to bring you some top tips for writing your first novel. Applicable for all authors, ho… Read More
2018-04-09 09:00
At the beginning of last month, I gave a talk at the UK Southern Book Show in Worthing (near Brighton). Whilst I’ve done presentations and public speaking before, this was a first for… Read More
2018-04-06 09:00
Many of you will already know that I’m a big fan of Jenny O’Brien and she is my go-to romance author whenever I need something that will emotionally ruin me as a human being. Whe… Read More
2018-03-28 09:00
Another event that’s taking place locally is the Hursley Park Book Fair which is looking to amalgamate everyone’s love for books – both writers and readers – in an In… Read More
2018-03-21 10:00
As requested by my readers, I’m starting to share more on upcoming events and current competitions in the writing world. Today’s excerpt is about the Winchester Writer’s Fe… Read More
2018-03-19 08:00
Let’s face it – a story either bounces off the page, or it doesn’t.
And yours needs to jump it’s way immediately into the canvas of your reader’s mind if you wa… Read More
2018-02-14 10:00
I don’t normally publish information on writing events and contests (maybe I should?! What do you think?) but I felt this was just too much of a good opportunity to miss.
The Stockholm… Read More
2017-12-15 10:00
Growing conflicts between Sue Chow and her cruel mother-in-law, Ying, erupt just as Sue’s marriage is heading toward divorce. When Ying gets injured and selfishly demands Sue nurse her… Read More
2017-12-01 10:00
Mr Hopper, butler to Earl of Cosgrave has pretty much given up on ever finding that special person in his life that is, until he meets Beverley.
Beverley has got herself into a pickle, a pic… Read More
2017-11-27 10:00
Congratulations!
You’ve now officially done the hard part. Or have you?
Many writers believe that writing a book is the challenge, and to a certain degree, it is. You spend hours sat a… Read More
2017-11-24 10:00
When Garda Sergeant Mike West and his partner, Garda Andrews, are called to a suspicious death they are shocked to find the small body of a child abandoned in a suitcase. Who is she? No chil… Read More
2017-11-20 09:00
“Anyone can write a blog post, but only the fearless bloggers can be great,” says an article from Hongkiat.com
You have put a lot of efforts to write your blog – you resear… Read More
2017-11-13 10:00
A finished novel is like a full-grown tree in your back yard. As readers walk past, they see—and hopefully appreciate—the solid trunk, a kaleidoscope of branches, and… Read More
2017-11-10 10:00
Autumn, 1990. The Gulf War is just beginning. The IRA are suffering. And the British government is on red alert; rumours of a second invasion of the Falklands swirl; the UN has refused Argen… Read More
2017-10-30 10:00
We’ve all been there. When a non-book lover makes a comment or just gives you a strange look.
In fact, I have a great story to share with you. I get the train to work – not for l… Read More
2017-10-27 09:00
Serial dater Liv Lester thought accidentally running into her date from hell was as bad as her day could get. As it turns out, there are worse things. Not only is her company getting sued, b… Read More
2017-10-16 09:00
Originally, I was going to create a post on the most inspirational author quotes, but then I know that’s been done before. It’s not hard to Google author quotes on writing, so I… Read More
2017-10-02 09:00
Blogging has become a common marketing tactic for everyone looking to build an online strategy. Small businesses, large businesses, freelancers, authors, you name it. Everyone is blogging. A… Read More
2017-09-22 09:00
Lady Sarah Cosgrave is 22 years old and studying at the Sorbonne in Paris. Heiress to millions, she will only get the money if she’s engaged by the time she reaches her 23rd birthday… Read More
2017-09-18 09:00
Regardless of whether you’re writing as a hobbyist, for work, as a freelancer, for your business or as your career, the basics of writing are still the same for everybody. Similarly, i… Read More
2017-09-08 09:00
In the 1980’s, London is the land of property deals that make or break careers. When Rupert Brett begins working as a surveyor, he’s ambitious but naive. He quickly discovers he… Read More
2017-09-04 08:00
When you write and publish a book, the next step is to think about how you’re going to market it. A book launch is a great way to get your name out there, and also raise awareness of y… Read More
2017-08-25 09:00
Jameson Drake is the stuff wet dreams are made of, or at least that’s the consensus around town. Whilst Willa is all too aware of his hotness, she has so far been successful at avoidin… Read More
2017-08-07 09:00
As an independent writer, I’m always looking for something to make my hectic life a little easier.
It isn’t easy to learn the many different aspects of writing and publishing, an… Read More
2017-04-24 09:00
Nicola Connolly’s dreams have started again but this time she is the target. Deciding to investigate, to hunt rather than be hunted, she makes a startling discovery. Tom Hudson, meanwh… Read More
2017-01-20 10:38
Your past will devastate your family. But your lies could destroy them. What would YOU do?
Sometimes a lie can split your life in two. There is “before”, and there is “afte… Read More
2017-01-16 10:00
Whether your blog is brand new or has been running for a while, you’re likely to know that it doesn’t promote itself. The new changes to Facebook in recent years means that you&r&hell…Read More
2017-01-02 10:00
Whether you embrace social media or shy from it, it’s crucial for authors to master both Facebook and Twitter. Here are my tips for becoming a top Tweeter:
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2016-12-23 10:00
Beneath the water the body sank rapidly. Above her on dry land, the nightmare was just beginning.
When Detective Erika Foster receives a tip-off that key evidence for a major narcotics case… Read More
2016-12-19 10:00
Over the past six months I’ve had quite a few clients approach me with questions about the different types of editing and after a variety of different conversations, I realised that th… Read More
2016-12-16 11:02
Malcolm Wilson learns that everything is always temporary. Growing up, he’s raised by a promiscuous mother who can’t stay out of trouble, his best friend is a thirteen-year-old… Read More
2016-12-05 10:00
Editing.
It’s the one word that makes a writer’s skin crawl…at least for most people it is. After pouring your own blood, sweat and tears into your manuscript, after dedic… Read More
2016-12-01 13:59
This article originally appeared in Hayo Magazine
When my Lee suggested visiting Key West on our Florida holiday, I wasn’t all that excited. I mean, I hadn’t really heard of t… Read More
2016-11-18 10:00
Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice…She is not the only one.
When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet o… Read More
2016-11-14 10:00
Plugins are the bread and butter of WordPress. It’s what makes a website unique, functional and creative. Part of it is down to the theme but part of it is down to the Plugins you inst… Read More
2016-10-24 12:47
This year, my Dad got married in Germany and so we decided to really make the most of our time abroad with a multi-city trip by train. As a result, we ended up touring one of the most beaut… Read More
2016-10-08 12:49
Copenhagen is one of those places that you always say ‘oh it would be nice to go there’ but it never really makes it any further up on your list of priorities. To me, most of the… Read More
2016-09-11 09:00
This article originally appeared on the blog Be for Beauty but has been updated here.
My dad got married this summer which was amazing. And so we decided to make the most of the opportuni… Read More
2016-03-10 11:00
Many of you will know already that writing is my first love – it always has been and always will be. The more I travel, the more I want to document these adventures which allows me to… Read More
2015-07-29 12:57
This article originally appeared in Hayo Magazine
The Istrian coast is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. With Croatia’s uncertain history, it seems almost impos… Read More
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