2021-10-10 14:32
My favourite season has arrived...and along with that comes the common cold, flu, and an increase in the coronavirus. I always load up on turmeric during this period and generally have it in… Read More
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2021-09-26 14:02
So...summer is coming to an end and my favourite season is about to begin. It's a good idea to reflect at the end of each season and make a plan for the next season. I don't always do it but… Read More
2021-08-30 14:03
I decided to do a day trip to Whitstable, Kent which is a couple of hours away from London. The weather in England is still cold despite it being August, but it's good to get a change of sce… Read More
2021-08-22 15:26
I had 2 days annual leave this week (Thursday and Friday). So I decided to do a day trip out of London to Bournemouth beach. The weather isn't very sunny but the temperature is warm. I feel… Read More
2021-08-04 19:54
It seems that going abroad is not as easy or cost effective as it was before the pandemic. We have to pay for multiple Covid-19 tests after returning, and most destinations require us to iso… Read More
2021-06-27 13:57
So my first afternoon tea experience was last December just before we had a national lockdown. When things opened up again, we decided to try out another place for afternoon tea. This time w… Read More
2021-05-31 11:46
So...I was speaking to someone last year who raised the idea of doing "a date with yourself" The idea is that you go out and do activities alone. You would think that someone like me w… Read More
2021-03-07 14:16
Confronting ProblemsSolo travel has a way of stimulating unresolved personal issues. Sometimes you don't even realise that you have these issues. You are alone with your thoughts and things… Read More
2021-02-15 17:39
So we are still in the middle of a national lockdown. Nobody can leave their house for anything other than food or medicine. Prior to this pandemic, my plans were to potentially travel… Read More
2020-12-31 14:33
I met with a friend on Saturday 12th December 2020 just before lockdown. We had spoken about afternoon tea many times over the years and finally decided to book it. We went to a five star ho… Read More
2020-08-31 14:49
Aperitivo is usually eaten before dinner, and is usually paired with a light alcoholic drink. On this day were given meat, cheese, and bread.Baba Napoletano is a rum cake from the city of Na… Read More
2020-08-20 07:44
I recently returned from a 3 week to trip to the Lazio region of Italy. Lazio is a region in the centre of Italy, and I visited many cities/towns such as Bracciano, Anguillara, Trevignano Ro… Read More
2020-08-09 11:39
Wednesday 15th July 2020 It was always bound to be a nerve-racking experience. I had no idea what to expect. I left my house at 9am and dragged my suitcase to the train station. I certa… Read More
2020-07-04 14:50
6.30pm: Finished my dinner10pm: Went to sleep7am: Woke up feeling full. Hunger tends to kick in a few hours after I wake up.9am: Just got to work. Drank hot water with a lemon slice.11.30am:… Read More
2020-04-18 15:00
I went to Lithuania for a weekend during January. Yes a lot of people called me crazy for travelling to Northern Europe during January. But I feel like the best way to experience Northern co… Read More
2020-04-13 11:47
I have been away for a long time. Part of this is because my old laptop broke and I didn't bother to replace it for a few months. I just bought a new laptop so I am back and ready to post. I… Read More
2020-01-12 12:23
For 2019 I decided on Switzerland as my destination for Christmas markets. It was beautiful and I am so happy that I made the right choice. There are many countries/cities with Christmas mar… Read More
2019-10-26 13:46
Day 1- Saturday 12th October 2019It's been a while since I've been in a country that I truly love. I like most countries that I visit but don't actually love them. There are not many countri… Read More
2019-10-06 14:59
After visiting Riga last year I really wanted to try another Baltic country. I have been to Poland twice so Estonia and Lithuania were the two remaining on my list. I managed to find cheap f… Read More
2019-09-08 16:25
I went to Brussels last weekend. It brought back many memories because Brussels was my second ever solo trip a few years ago. I can see the difference in how much I have learnt and developed… Read More
2019-09-01 15:22
I just returned from Brussels, Belgium a few hours ago. I took the Eurostar train because I found tickets for 60 Euros return. The thing that I love about the Eurostar is that there are no l… Read More
2019-07-28 14:56
I have to say that I haven't had many issues travelling abroad as a black woman. Even in homogeneous countries that have rarely seen any other nationality before. I found that in Eastern Eur… Read More
2019-06-30 17:40
I turned 25 at the start of this year. Although I've been enjoying my 20's there are still so many more things I would like to experience before I turn 30. I don't expect to achieve everythi… Read More
2019-06-15 19:03
Sauerkraut is very popular in central and eastern European cuisine. I first tried it in Germany and then in Poland. It is basically fermented cabbage and tastes very sour as a result. It is… Read More
2019-05-27 19:19
We just had a bank holiday weekend in England (3 day weekend). I could not afford to fly out anywhere abroad because I have just started a new job. So I decided to book a domestic day trip i… Read More
2019-05-05 09:39
Venice1. It is very expensive... like ridiculously expensive. For example a 1 day travel card is 20 euros!.2. Venice also has the worst food in Italy, I don't know what they serve but it's d… Read More
2019-04-14 11:11
Picture: Switzerland, June 2015This is a major worry that most people have when considering solo travel. I will be honest...it sort of freaked me out too. My first solo trip was 3 days in Pa… Read More
2019-03-27 20:29
Before I start writing... it is important that I address something. I barely know anything about politics, and this post is me simply expressing my random thoughts.I am a British citizen who… Read More
2019-03-17 16:01
On Sunday's I like to bake the only thing that I can...banana cake. I don't weigh my ingredients when I cook. I tend to rely on instinct and my sens… Read More
2019-03-10 14:25
I have never really been much of a spiritual person in general. But I have started to become more interested in things like meditation, mindfulness, and the soul. I bought Amber during… Read More
2019-01-25 15:29
Please excuse the awful photo...I look very rough.So my friend is a director and I had the opportunity to go on set for a day. She is filming a short film about domestic violenc… Read More
2019-01-23 16:33
I recently returned from a winter weekend in Gdansk Poland. I stayed for 1 night from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. Poland is cheap in general so I tracked all of my costs and wil… Read More
2019-01-16 18:08
This has become my winter staple and I am so glad that I bought a soup maker. I can put the ingredients in and spend the next 20 minutes doing other things around the house. I made this reci… Read More
2019-01-01 14:51
What went well?1. I changed up my eating habits and became more healthy.2. I also travelled a lot to countries that I never thought I would be brave enough to visit (Turkey, Macedonia, Czech… Read More
2018-12-30 17:02
I did a day trip to Bratislava from Vienna. The drive across the border only takes one hour and I got the ticket for £10 return with flixbus. One thing that concerns me a little is tha… Read More
2018-12-28 19:01
So the title reads Austria and racism. It's a rather strong statement to make...but the racism I experienced was 10 times stronger. My experience happened in Vienna, but I have chosen to lab… Read More
2018-12-26 15:46
I had a bucket list of things that I wanted to do on my recent trip to Vienna. Lets see how many things I managed to achieve off this list...Try a sacher torte cake Visit Schonbrunn Pal… Read More
2018-12-09 16:50
What do I do on Sundays? Nothing...unless I am forced to go out. I like to keep Sundays as my relaxation day. I feel like it's very important to have a day where you can rejuvenate for the w… Read More
2018-12-02 15:50
I have always been a slim girl. I used to hate being called "stick legs" but I would love the fact that I could eat a lot of junk and not gain weight. I had a very high metabolism which star… Read More
2018-11-25 12:52
I went for a girly trip to Milan, Italy last weekend. This is my second visit to the city and I have to say that it is still beautiful in the winter. It was cold but nowhere near as bad as t… Read More
2018-10-28 14:59
I recently got back from my trip to Riga, Latvia. I was there for 2 days which is more than enough for a trip to Riga. The city is small and very walkable, which meant that I did not really… Read More
2018-10-14 12:10
I feel like a lot of people fail to realise that life is what you make it. You can create whatever you want and there is no right or wrong way to live. Yes society has norms but it does not… Read More
2018-09-09 18:54
Solo travel is something that is frowned upon among many people. There is a concept that it is strange that you would want to travel without a group. But I think that everybody should travel… Read More
2018-08-28 16:42
I started blogging during university. At the time, I didn't think that I was trying to achieve anything by starting a blog. But now when I look back on 2015, I realise that I definitely star… Read More
2018-08-19 14:46
Wednesday 1st August 2018 I just arrived in Malta a few hours ago. It's burning hot (35 degrees Celsius). I took the bus from the airport to my hotel which was like an hour long journey… Read More
2018-08-09 18:20
I have just returned from a week long trip to the island of Malta. I was on a mission to try as much traditional food as possible. Take a look at the food I discovered below Read More
2018-07-29 18:41
I am forever being asked how I travel all the time. The way I view travel is that there are two options. You can splurge on a 5* trip once a year, or you can travel on a budget and do multip… Read More
2018-07-11 17:49
It's nice when a friend finally sticks to travel plans and you don't have to go alone. So I had a buddy on my recent trip to Skopje Macedonia. It's also no secret that I LOVE the Balkan coun… Read More
2018-07-08 16:47
LoveGood quality foodWhen it comes to food I don't mind blowing cash, if I feel that it can be beneficial for my health. I wish that I could afford to eat organic food but I can't. So I pop… Read More
2018-06-28 19:38
I am back from Istanbul Turkey....well it's been like 5 weeks since I have returned to be honest. It has been a busy 5 weeks and I literally forgot to even publish this. But it's ready now… Read More
2018-06-06 06:29
June is a perfect month to try and get things done. The sun has started come out and summer is on it's way. I want to change something in each area of my life, which is why I have created ca… Read More
2018-05-28 19:30
The flowers come out. You can see pretty daisies and daffodils blooming in the grass. I have also started buying flowers weekly to put in my kitchen. The clothing choices become broad… Read More
2018-04-20 17:14
I have just returned from a 3 day trip to Prague, Czech Republic. It was an interesting trip and did not turn out to be what I expected. I enjoyed the city but it did not "wow" me in the way… Read More
2018-03-31 11:58
My UGG boots: Look...I really do not care if they are out of fashion. Those suckers are the only shoes that keep my feet warm in the winter.Hand sanitiser: the thought of bacteria disturbs m… Read More
2018-03-25 15:32
So I have now visited 3 Scandinavian countries, and have different opinions on each. I hated Norway, I loved Denmark, and I loved Sweden. Sweden happens to be my most recent trip and I want… Read More
2018-03-22 12:58
Friday 23rd February 2018I have just checked in to my airbnb. The guy seems very nice, a little shy and awkward like me. At least h… Read More
2018-02-03 16:09
Satarday 27th January 2018I'm waiting for my flight at Stansted airport. I am deciding to possibly give up alcohol and I am sat at my favourite cocktail bar. Usually I would get a glass of c… Read More
2018-01-28 14:55
This subscription box is called "nomakenolife". This is what I got in January 2018 from the company. 1. Fiancee fragrance powder-a translucent powder with SPF 23.  &hell…Read More
2018-01-06 15:58
I bought this shampoo from my local Superdrug store. I have mixed feelings about this product to be honest. It left residue in my hair the first time I used it which was very annoying… Read More
2017-12-31 15:49
What made me happy and inspired?We all know what my top answer is going to be...travel. It is pretty much at the top of my list for happiness. To be honest… Read More
2017-12-29 20:53
The year is almost over and I got this cool idea from a travel blogger to write my own travel CV. Have a look at mine to see where I have been...Personal InformationName: Zainab&nb&hell…Read More
2017-12-17 11:25
I have never been one to purchase subscription boxes, but I also feel like everything is worth a try. I wanted to purchase a travel themed subscription box but they are all based in the US w… Read More
2017-12-09 12:51
It's not very often that I come across destinations that I don't like. I have enjoyed almost every place I have visited...and trust me there are MANY. Before Venice the only other place I di… Read More
2017-11-28 20:05
My main reason for visiting Krakow was to see Auschwitz concentration camp. It is in a town 1 hour away from Krakow called Oswiecim. I tried to prepare myself by watching the movie "Schindle… Read More
2017-11-22 19:38
I have just returned from my first trip to Poland which was a weekend in Krakow. I absolutely loved it and I want to visit Gdansk next year. There were horses in the main square ready to giv… Read More
2017-10-27 18:32
1. Wake up earlyWaking up early really does make difference to your day. I personally function better in the morning (given that I have had at least 8 hours sleep). I run errands early and h… Read More
2017-10-21 15:02
I've decided to try and visit more of France before "Brexit". Marseille was included in the list of cheap flights on Ryanair's website. So of course I booked myself a £25 return fare a… Read More
2017-09-28 17:20
FASHIONSo my first inspirations are "culottes" trousers. They are very odd looking but I really like them. I bought a pair in black and want to get some striped ones too. Tan bags are anothe… Read More
2017-09-10 08:50
What is not to love about the Netherlands? I recently came back from my third trip to Amsterdam. The first time I went there was back in 2012 with my friend. We barely explored and it was ou… Read More
2017-08-25 15:19
Believe it or not... i'm shy and I am an introvert. Yes I travel a lot and mostly travel alone, but i'm still shy. I don't mind socialising with people but I wouldn't say that it is at the t… Read More
2017-08-13 19:59
Monday 7th August 2017I made it to Lisbon and words cannot describe how happy I am. This year I have managed to visit two of my bucket list countries. Italy and Portugal were both very high… Read More
2017-08-06 12:46
What are they?They are reusable pads, which can be used for your menstrual cycle. They come in many differen… Read More
2017-07-29 20:19
This is called weissgerbergasse and it is a traditional old German street. I always like seeing things from the olden days because it makes me wonder what life was like. Surprisingly it wasn… Read More
2017-07-09 14:10
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2017-07-04 14:41
Photo: Barcelona, Spain- August 20141. During my second trip to Copenhagen, I did not buy a train ticket on the way to the airport. 2. I used to deliberately pee in the swimming pool wh… Read More
2017-06-17 11:34
I was happy to spend 4 days in Rome Italy. It has been one of my dream destinations for years and I finally managed to get there. Rome is definitely on the expensive side but it is worth eve… Read More
2017-05-19 20:06
Words cannot describe how much I loved this book. It gives you advice on how to be a chic woman, but from a French perspective which is cool. The main thing I liked about this book was how i… Read More
2017-05-12 19:06
Luxembourg City...the fairy tale city. It's like something out of a story book, and I was happy to spend a weekend there. Did you know that Luxembourg City used to be a fortress? nope me nei… Read More
2017-05-01 13:56
I may have mentioned before that I am taking gradual steps towards becoming a minimalist. This began with the 30 day minimalist challenge which I have participated in throughout April. I hav… Read More
2017-04-25 15:53
Hada Labo Gokujyun Healuronic Lotion This is a Japanese brand that is popular in Asia. I bought this in Bangkok just before I flew back to England. Where do I start with this one?...fir… Read More
2017-04-14 15:59
Boots cucumber oil control light moisturiserThis is a product from Thailand, and I tried it last week for the first time. I could feel that something was off with the consistency the… Read More
2017-03-24 20:33
My first taster of Italy was a day trip to Milan This Tuesday. I flew out at 8 am and flew back to England at 10 pm. Milan is arguably one of the most expensive cities in Europe, and I wante… Read More
2017-03-05 19:02
So I did a blog post last spring about my inspirations, and thought that it would be fun to look back at what inspired me this time last year. Lets see if I tried to follow through with what… Read More
2017-02-11 20:19
What did the boxing day sales buy me ? A £20 return fare from London to Sofia, Bulgaria. Like I keep saying, Tuesday is my day off work and I strongly believe that it should be utilise… Read More
2017-01-29 14:48
What is your middle name?: A secretWhat was your favourite subject at school?: Spanish of course. I should have known from that point that there would be a hunger for wanderlust. What i… Read More
2017-01-01 14:18
Hello 2017, yes it is a new year...but not a new me. I am still going to be the same girl. Well yes some things may change about me, but nothing drastic. I actually managed to meet some of l… Read More
2016-12-26 15:45
Last weekend I went to Frankfurt Germany for the weekend. Last year I was going to go with a friend from uni but we had too many deadlines as we were in our final year. It has always been a… Read More
2016-12-17 14:35
So Ryanair held a £2 flight sale which lasted a day. The catch was that you could only fly out on a Tuesday or Wednesday in November. Guess who doesn't work on Tuesdays?...me of course… Read More
2016-11-20 16:50
The clocks have changed and it is now getting darker fast. It is sad to see that we live in a world where people will never be safe. Women are viewed as being weaker than men, and are theref… Read More
2016-11-05 18:06
The British Pound may have collapsed, but that is not going to stop me from travelling. It is a good thing that I have Tuesdays off work, and Tuesday happens to be the cheapest day to fly ou… Read More
2016-10-16 13:34
1. What signifies the start of Autumn for you?I know that Autumn has arrived when I step out in a dress and freeze to death. Well actually...I'm from England so we pretty much freeze t… Read More
2016-10-04 12:13
Now that I'm a graduate, I figured that I might as well make some cash selling my old textbooks. So I have spent the month trying and failing to sell these books on gumtree. The mo… Read More
2016-08-31 15:24
Visit the Carrick bridge in Northern Ireland. I would say that this is an activity for those who love physical activity, as it is a 20 minute hike uphill to reach the bridge. The q… Read More
2016-07-16 21:39
If you are a follower of my YouTube channel then you may be aware that I spent a week in the Balkans (South Eastern Europe). I went with a friend from uni and the last country which we visit… Read More
2016-07-08 17:04
My first experience with sheet facemasks was in Paris. I bought them from Sephora and have longed for them ever since. These masks are very common in East/South East Asia, so mask hunting wa… Read More
2016-06-22 11:49
Thailand was a good experience overall, but I feel like I have to write this post to make people aware of some of the dangers in Thailand. I'm going to tell you the short story of how I was… Read More
2016-06-10 21:24
During my volunteer programme we went on a three day home stay, to teach English to Buddhist monks in a temple. We were always given top notch hospitality and care when we were at the… Read More
2016-06-09 17:22
I spent 2 weeks volunteering in Chiang Rai as an English teacher, and decided to keep a diary to document my thoughts and feelings whilst there.Day 1: Monday 16th May 2016So I just arrived t… Read More
2016-05-04 15:34
Okay I know what you're thinking. Why on earth does somebody from Britain need to worry about "humidity proof" makeup?. We never see sun in England, people pull out their shades the minute i… Read More
2016-04-08 11:46
Hi Guys I just got back from Norway last night after spending 1 night in Oslo. It feels as though everybody is quick to praise holiday destinations, but nobody ever talks about their negativ… Read More
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