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Cool for the summer: hacks to help you through a heatwave

Friends, it is HOT. Or as we say I the fair city of Hull, "It's maftin' " People like to berate the great British public for moaning about the heat, but let's be honest - unless we're on a sun lounger in swimwear sipping on something cold with our out of office firmly on, we're… Continue reading Cool for the summer: hacks to help you through a heatwave

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A few things that surprised me about Mykonos

I know that Mykonos is on a lot of people's bucket lists, and after going to Santorini last year I was excited to go and experience some more Greek chilled out beauty. Although I liked it, there were a few things that I wasn't expecting to come across during our trip that I thought would… Continue reading A few things that surprised me about Mykonos

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Where to eat/drink to get the best views of Mykonos

Last year after my Greek getaway I posted my guide to Greek food which is something I can't really add to, however as people usually go to Mykonos to get the iconic views they see on Instagram (or at least in my experience they do) I thought it would be useful to share some of… Continue reading Where to eat/drink to get the best views of Mykonos

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My non-alcoholic “Pimms” recipe (with one super bizarre ingredient)

It's official: the weather is pretty nice, the sunnies are firmly fixed on our faces and the beer gardens are once again full...hello Spring/Summer you cheeky devil! As I've mentioned previously, this year is about drinking a little less often but still being sociable, so I'm reaching for drinks that still allow me to enjoy… Continue reading My non-alcoholic “Pimms” recipe (with one super bizarre ingredient)

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BLOGMAS 2018/ Day 24: My Instagram best 9 (2018)

*Sings tunefully* It was Christmas Eve.....so perhaps we can gloss over the fact that I didn't post yesterday. And on day 21, but nobody's counting right? Awesome! Have you ever logged in to the 'best 9' website/app over the past few years to see which have been your most popular Instagram posts? It's been a… Continue reading BLOGMAS 2018/ Day 24: My Instagram best 9 (2018)

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TRAVEL & FOOD/ Discovering Santorini- a guide to Greek food

I couldn't do a series of travel posts without including a food one now could I? It just wouldn't be right! This is meant to be a bit of a guide to Greek food in general, however there are a couple of things that are Santorini-specific, which are really obvious. If you're heading to Greece… Continue reading TRAVEL & FOOD/ Discovering Santorini- a guide to Greek food

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TRAVEL / Discovering Santorini – Island hotspots

After months of waiting and trying (and failing) to plan activities/ outfits, my Santorini adventure has now been and gone. Sob. As I'd hoped it's a great island to visit but there's definitely more to it than what's on Instagram, so I'm sharing my thoughts and experiences over the next few blog posts including different… Continue reading TRAVEL / Discovering Santorini – Island hotspots

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TRAVEL DIARIES/ Barcelona, part 1 – where to stay

Barcelona has been on my f**k it list for a loooooong time, and apparently I'm not alone. Forget Santorini, THIS is the 2016 travel destination du hour if my social media feeds are anything to go by...but I wanted to go there first! Haha. I finally convinced Mr Alice to go with me this year… Continue reading TRAVEL DIARIES/ Barcelona, part 1 – where to stay